Red campion is an attractive although somewhat weedy species which is similar in many respects to white campion. It is a biennial or perennial with fairly broadly elliptic to ovate-elliptic leaves. The stem leaves usually measure from 2-4 cm across
The calyx is usually purplish and covered with purplish hairs. The odorless flowers are known to open during the day. The 5 reddish to purplish-red petals are slightly notched at their tips and they each reflex outward at a right angle from the end of the calyx. Their are 5 styles.
Red campion may be found along roadsides and into waste areas or disturbed fields.
Red campion is a weedy species originally from Eurasia. It is well established across much of eastern North America. In the west it may be found near Vancouver, BC; Portland, OR; Mount Rainier; and sporadically across the Olympic Peninsula.
In the Columbia River Gorge it may be found between the elevations of 400'-1500' between Crown Point and Bridal Veil Falls State Park.
