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Lychnis coronaria

'Alba'


White-flowered Rose Campion




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