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  • Lychnis flos-jovis nana &
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Lychnis flos-jovis nana &
Lychnis flos-jovis nana &

Jupiter's flower / flower of Jove

Lychnis flos-jovis nana 'Peggy' | Jupiter's flower

'Peggy' looks quite similar to common Rose Campion, but she is more compact, tidier, and longer-lived. The low mound of velvety silver-green foliage is nicely complemented by rosy-pink flowers. A great candidate for rock gardens, border edges, window boxes or containers. Drought-tolerant once established.

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 10 to 12 in.
Spread: 10 to 12 in.
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Conditions: dry, gritty, well-drained, undemanding
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: Bright Rosy-red
Native Range: Italy, Switzerland and eastern Central Europe

Special Characteristics
  • Deer-resistant
image credits

Jelitto
Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

Lychnis flos-jovis nana &
Lychnis flos-jovis nana &

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