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Lychnis coronaria-Rose Campion-Drought Tolerant Perennial 2 Gallon

Lychnis coronaria-Rose Campion-Drought Tolerant Perennial 2 Gallon

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Lychnis coronaria - Plant Catalog

Lychnis coronaria

Description

Lychnis coronaria, commonly known as Rose Campion, is a striking perennial known for its vibrant magenta flowers and silvery-gray foliage. This plant adds a splash of color and texture to gardens and is appreciated for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It can also be used in rock gardens and is suitable for container planting.

Plant Details
  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Lychnis coronaria
  • Common Name Common Name: Rose Campion
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 18-36 inches tall, 12-24 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Semi-evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, attracts bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lavender, Salvia, and Coreopsis
Care Tips
  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in spring or fall
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers dry to medium moisture
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or rocky soils
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder climates to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Minimal fertilization required; compost in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
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