Lychnis flos-cuculi
Ragged Robin
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Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Description
Lychnis flos-cuculi, commonly called Ragged Robin, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is species is native to Europe, where it is found along roads and in wet meadows and pastures. In Britain it has declined in numbers because of modern farming techniques and draining of wet-lands and is no longer common. However, Lychnis flos-cuculi has become naturalized in parts of the northern United States and eastern Canada and has been listed as potentially invasive in some areas.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Blooming
Five petaled flowers with tube-shaped bases and flattened faces with rounded, notched or fringed petals. Four or five styles. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period. Gray-leaved plants will exhibit the best foliage color if grown in dry soil in full sun.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Growth
Biennials and perennials. Plants have rounded, often hairy leaves. Similar to Silene genus. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Planting
Sow seeds or divide in spring for propagation.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Pest
Infrequent issues include leaf spots and anther smut.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Interesting facts
The sticky stems of Lychnis inspire the name "catchfly" while the name "lychnis" dates back to the third century BCE when Theophrastus named its brilliant clusters of flowers after lamps.
Ragged Robin (Lychnis flos-cuculi) - Soil and irrigation
Light, average to rich, well-drained soil.
