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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / 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.

There's a number of cultivars to choose from, ranging from pink and white flowers, with double-flowered varieties (pictured) as well. Lychnis coronaria can tolerate most well-drained soils but produces the best leaf colour in dry soil. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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Lychnis ‘Coronaria’ and wildlife

Lychnis ‘Coronaria’ 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 ‘Coronaria’ poisonous?

Lychnis ‘Coronaria’ 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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