Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Lychnis |
| Species | coronaria |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | South-Eastern Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
| Spread | 30 - 45 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A plant with silvery-grey felted leaves and lax sprays of long-stalked, vivid rose-purple flowers 3 cm across in late summer. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed, typically biennial in nature. |
| Cultivation | Grow in any moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | Slugs may be a problem, but generally disease free. |
| Leaf Description | Densely-woolly, silvery-green leaves. |
| Flower Description | Vibrant, rose magenta flowers. |
Photographs
Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'