Lychnis Seeds – Flos-Jovis

Lychnis Flos-Jovis, also known as Flower of Jove, is a charming perennial known for its soft, silvery foliage and clusters of pink blossoms. It adds long-lasting color and texture to garden beds and borders. This hardy and low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny areas and well-drained soil, making it perfect for both home gardens and landscape displays.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Variety Name: Flos-Jovis

• Growth Habit: Upright and clumping with silver-gray leaves

• Flower Color: Pink to rose tones

• Blooming Season: Late spring to midsummer

• Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed

• Growing Season: Best grown in spring or fall

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 7–8: February–April or September–October

  • Zones 5–6: March–May

  • Zones 4 and below: Start indoors February–March, transplant after frost

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogging

• Uses: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes