Perennials: Lychnis flos-cuculi
Botanical name: Lychnis flos-cuculi
Common name: ragged robin
also known as (crow flower, wild William, meadow pink, meadow lychnis, marsh gilliflower, Indian pink, cuckoo hood, cuckoo gilliflower, cuckoo flower, cuckoo, crow soap, meadow campion)
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| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Zones: | 3a thru 7b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
short-lived perennial
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| Attributes: |
butterfly attracting |
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description for "Perennials: Lychnis flos-cuculi"
A shy robin, it is very welcome in May, peeking out from around more substantial flowers, and brightening the garden with its rose-red fringed pink petals. It self-sows readily and reappears in great numbers each spring. The airy grace of this flower is charming. For moist garden soils in sun, but will tolerate part shade. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Lychnis flos-cuculi is native to Europe.
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