Caryophyllaceae (Silene)

Protocol Information for:

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Silene (scouleri)

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Caryophyllaceae

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Genus:
Silene

Species:
scouleri

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Common Name:
Simple Campion

Species Code:
SISC7

Ecotype:
Colorado, Cow Creek (98-195s)

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Propagation Goal:
seeds

Propagation Method:
seed

Product Type:
Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.)

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0

Target Specifications:

Propagation Collection:
Collected at Cow Creek (98-195s).

Propagation Processing/Propagule Characteristics:
Germination: Cow Creek (98-195s) high percentage.

Pre-Planting Propagule Treatments:

Growing Area Preparation / Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Propagation Environment: Greenhouse, 65-70§F day/55§F night. Propagated under tent on heat pad (set to 70§F) with misters set 8 am-8 pm, with 10 sec/15 min watering intervals. One week after germination, seedlings were moved to mister area without tent. Germination media: Fafard Germinating Mix (superfine). Growing media: Fafard Growing Mix 2.

Establishment Phase:
Sowing/planting technique: Manually sowed in 4x8 flat. Lightly covered. Time to germination: 7 days. Time to potting: 3 weeks. Cow Creek (98-195s) sowed 1/19/98.

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Seed storage condition: Seed stored in refrigerator.

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Citation:
Butler, Jennifer; Frieswyk, Christin. 2001. Propagation protocol for production of Propagules (seeds, cuttings, poles, etc.) Silene scouleri seeds USDI NPS - Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, Colorado. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2025/10/19). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.

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