Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

Also Known As

White Rose Campion

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' plant details

Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual white-flowered form of this old-fashioned perennial with its grey woolly leaves. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Gardening facts about Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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