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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000912
11/12/99

Lychnis coronaria--Rose Campion


Hardiness Zones: 3 to 10
Height: 36 in Spread: 15 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Flowers: Magenta

Comments: Rose Campion (Vis. 1) grows best in a sunny
location. The flowers are borne June to August. The plant
is short-lived and sometimes acts like a biennial.
Self-seeded volunteers may become weeds.

Propagation: Propagate by seed or division.

Cultivars:
'Alba' - White flowers.
'Angel's Blush' - The flowers are white with pink
centers.
'Atrosanguinea' - Gray foliage and deep pink flowers.
'Cerise' - Brilliant violet-pink flowers are combined
with grayish foliage.

References for Cultivars: Thompson and Morgan 1997, White
Flower Farm 1997.


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