Common Name:
Rose Campion
Scientific Name Genus:
Lychnis
Family Name:
Caryophyllaceae
Growth Habit
erect, flowering stems to 3 feet tall.
Leaves
semi-evergreen, oblong-ovate to oblong-spatulate, 1-4 inches long, white-wooly, margins entire.
Flowers
borne on long pedicels occurring sporadically on flowering stems, 5 petals, about 1 inch across, rose-purple, white, or pink.
Propagation Method
division, every 3-4 years, spring or fall.
Landscape Uses
rock garden; fg; mg.
Cultural Comments