Lychnis coronaria 'Alba'

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White rose campionPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Caryophyllaceae

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Silver

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Lychnis coronaria is a superb plant for a sunny border. A short-lived perennial, it forms clumps of silver felty leaves, which make a pleasant backdrop to bright magenta flowers in late summer.

Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' bears striking white flowers, which contrast beautifully with more brightly coloured perennials.

Grow Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' in well-drained soil in full sun. It self-seeds readily, so if you don't want seedlings popping up throughout your garden, cut plants back before the flowers set seed.

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Lychnis ‘Alba’ and wildlife

Lychnis ‘Alba’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lychnis ‘Alba’ poisonous?

Lychnis ‘Alba’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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