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Image shows the fuzzy foliage of Lychnis coronaria |
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Lychnis coronaria
(Rose Campion, Lampflower, Heritage Plant, Rose Mullein, Mullein
Pinks, Bloody Mary, Bloody William)
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Family: Caryophyllaceae (Spurge)
Origin: Haiti, Dominican Republic
Light: Sun-part shade/shade
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 12-15"
Blooms: Bright magenta, late Spring
Foliage: Silver, fuzzy,
long
Soil: Poor, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, division
Uses: Container, groundcover, beddings, borders, xeriscaping
Comments: Lychnis coronaria or Rose Campion or Lampflower or
Heritage Plant or Rose Mullein or Mullein Pinks or Bloody Mary or Bloody
William is an attractive perennial plant that is
pest and disease tolerant. It self sows readily so deadhead to
prevent any future volunteer plants. To promote second blooms,
pinch back after first blooms, Grows well in any neglected and dry
area.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
