Red Campion

Red Campion (Silene dioica) is not a common plant in the Southeast.
The numerous stalked flowers ( in lax, branched clusters ) can be pink to bright red, due to the fact that this plant often cross-pollinates with White Campion (S. latifolia 'Alba') and produces fully fertile and vigourous hybrids. This is one the reasons why the Campion can be such a variable plant.
The flowers of Red Campion are slightly smaller (1.8 to 2.5 cm) than those of White Campion (2.5 to 3 cm ) but its leaves are a bit wider.