Lychnis
flos-cuculi Jenny
'Lychjen' USPP #14,139, COPF
"Ragged Robin"
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BENEFITS
Provides a huge mass of color for 6 to 8 weeks in
May to June.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Soft lavender-pink flowers in early summer and a
short upright habit.
LOCATION
Sun to light shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7. See
our Growing Zones page
to reference growing zones in your area.
USE
Good for informal flower borders or beds. Combines
well with Russian Sage, Black-Eyed Susan and Yarrow.
SIZE
16" to 18" tall by 15" wide in 2 years.
Use 3 to 4 plants per square yard.
CULTURE
Needs well-drained soil. During its heavy blooming
period, protection from strong winds or temporary
staking may be needed. A severe cutback after peak
flowering will provide a lighter repeat blooming
into July. Also
see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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