Rose Campion

Common names	Maiden Pink, Mullein Pink, Dusty Miller
Latin name	Lychnis coronaria 'Atrosanguinea'
Life cycle	Short-lived Perennial or Biennial
Height	32"
Space	18" apart
Bloom	Late summer
Light	Full sun
Soil	Light, fertile, Well-drained
Zone	Zone 4
Feature	Drought tolerant

Use:
This is an old-fashioned flower which will add a bright spot to the perennial border or rock garden. When used in small groups, its silver-gray foliage will contrast nicely with its bright pink flowers and darker foliage of neighboring plants. Rose campion provides good cut flowers.

Culture:
This plant requires a well drained soil and may not survive the winter in wet soil. Young plants can be transplanted easily in spring or fall. The plant is short-lived, but will self-sow readily.

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