Lychnis Coronaria

Rose Campion

Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion) is a short-lived perennial or biennial with an upright, clump-forming habit, featuring striking silvery-white, woolly foliage that creates strong contrast in the garden. Bright magenta-pink, five-petaled flowers rise on slender stems in late spring through summer, often with sporadic rebloom. It is valued for its drought tolerance, easy care, and excellent performance in cottage-style and dry gardens.

Type: Perennial / Biennial
Mature Size: 12–18" W × 24–36" H
USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright, clump-forming

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, sandy or average soils; low to moderate water, drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring through summer; long-lasting (6–8 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for cottage gardens, borders, gravel gardens, and naturalized plantings. The silvery foliage provides season-long contrast, and the vivid flowers mix well with other sun-loving perennials. Often self-sows gently in favorable sites.

Care:
Grow in full sun with excellent drainage. Deadhead to reduce self-seeding or leave some flowers to naturalize. Cut back spent stems after bloom to tidy the plant. Avoid overly wet soils, especially in winter.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

24-36''

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Pink, Red, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Gray, Silver

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Upright

Drought tolerant

No