Sculpit (Silene inflata)

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Mild 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)
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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