Lychnis coronaria

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Rose Campion, Crown-Pink

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer/Engstrom

 

Description

Magenta pink blooms in May through July on mossy-soft, gray green leaves highlight this plant. The 1'-2' long stems branch at the top and are loaded with flowers. It should be grown in slightly moist, well -drained soil, and is a great companion to Lambs Ears.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.