Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' (White-flowered Rose Campion)


Botanical Information

FamilyCaryophyllaceae
GenusLychnis
Speciescoronaria
Cultivar'Alba'

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 10
Height50 - 100 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
Flowering PeriodJuly

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy seed or basal cuttings.
CultivationGrows in fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Typically biennial in nature.
PestsSlugs.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower Descriptionfive petaled, white flowers in the shape of an umbrella.

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