Lychnis coronaria

Silene Coronaria

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Common Name:

Silene Coronaria

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Pink

Foliage color:

Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - Description

Silene coronaria is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe. Common names include rose campion, dusty miller (this also refers to Centaurea cineraria and Jacobaea maritima), mullein-pink and bloody William. In the United Kingdom it is still widely referenced under its synonym Lychnis coronaria.

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - 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.

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - Growth

Biennials and perennials. Plants have rounded, often hairy leaves. Similar to Silene genus. Grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - Planting

Sow seeds or divide in spring for propagation.

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - Pest

Infrequent issues include leaf spots and anther smut.

Silene Coronaria (Lychnis coronaria) - 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.