Rose Campion Seeds – Magenta Silver Catchfly

Rose Campion, also known as Magenta Silver Catchfly (Lychnis Silene Coronaria), is a stunning perennial that brightens gardens with its brilliant magenta blooms and silvery-gray foliage. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It thrives in sunny areas, offering long-lasting color throughout summer. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it adds both texture and vibrance to any landscape.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Variety Name: Magenta Silver Catchfly (Lychnis Silene Coronaria)

• Growth Habit: Upright with silvery foliage and bright magenta flowers

• Height: 18–24 inches

• Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer

• Maturity: Approximately 90–100 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Best grown in spring and early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 4–6: March–May

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

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Uses: Garden borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and ornamental landscaping