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Campion

Lychnis rotundifolia

Caryophyllaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Lychnis rotundifolia, commonly known as Campion, is a perennial ornamental plant. It prefers full sun and medium watering, growing to a height of 0.4–0.8 meters. This plant blooms with pink and red flowers from June to August. It is suitable for USDA zones 4–8 and thrives in loamy, sandy, or chalky soil. It is not evergreen.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.4–0.8 m

Spread

0.3–0.5 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

Calendar
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Growing Tips

  • Sunlight: Requires full sun for best flowering.
  • Watering: Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
  • Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, including loamy, sandy, and chalky, provided they are well-drained.
  • Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 4–8.
  • Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming.
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