Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'
(White Rose Campion)
300 seeds $3.00
HomeLychnis coronaria 'Alba' is the white-flowered form of Lychnis coronaria. It has fuzzy, silver-green leaves and pure white flowers on tall stems. Even when it's not blooming, the attractive foliage is a valuable asset in the garden.
In my garden, it looks lovely with with Nigella hispanica 'Curiosity' and Centaurea cyanus 'Red Boy'.
White Rose Campion is an heirloom flower. It blooms for a long time in summer, and it self-sows in moderation. Also known as Dusty Miller and Silene coronaria. Deer resistant. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 15"
Sowing Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' Seeds
Start lychnis seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.
