Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' (White-flowered Rose Campion)
Botanical Information
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Lychnis |
Species | coronaria |
Cultivar | 'Alba' |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 7a |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-12) |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - 10 |
Height | 50 - 100 cm |
Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | By seed or basal cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows in fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade. Typically biennial in nature. |
Pests | Slugs. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description | five petaled, white flowers in the shape of an umbrella. |