Sculpit (Silene inflata)
Regular price Sale price $19.95Mild Italian Green with Whimsical Flowers and Culinary Charm
Sculpit (Silene inflata syn. vulgaris), also known as Stridolo, Silene, or Bladder Campion, is a delicate and flavorful herb cherished in Italian and Eastern European cuisine for its tender, slightly wild greens. Its mild, slightly herbal flavor is often described as a cross between arugula, tarragon, and chicory, making it perfect for use in omelets, risottos, salads, soups, or chopped fresh into herb blends.
This cool-season perennial features soft, edible green leaves and delicate balloon-like flowers that attract beneficial pollinators and give the plant an ornamental edge. Sculpit thrives in full sun to part shade, grows quickly in spring and fall, and reseeds easily for continued harvest year after year.
Perfect for edible landscaping, cottage gardens, or permaculture herb spirals, Sculpit is low-maintenance, cold-hardy, and packed with culinary and ecological value.
Scientific Name | Silene inflata (syn. Silene vulgaris) |
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Common Names | Sculpit, Stridolo, Bladder Campion, Silene |
Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family) |
Origin | Europe and Mediterranean region |
Plant Type | Edible Herb / Flowering Perennial |
Life Cycle | Perennial (grown as annual in hot climates) |
Food Forest Layer | Herb Layer / Groundcover |
Mature Size | 12–18 in tall and wide |
Light | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Needs | Low to Moderate |
Harvest Season | Spring to Early Summer |
Time to Harvest | 30–45 days from planting |
Self-Fertile | Yes |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Zones | USDA Zones 4–9 |
Florida Native | No |
Propagation | Seeds |
Seasonal Characteristics | Cool-season; flowers in late spring to early summer |


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