Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' (White Rose Campion)
300 seeds $3.50
Lychnis 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.