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 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.
