Plants in genus lychnis
Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius'
Lychnis arkwrightii 'Vesuvius' is a striking perennial with dark purple-green basal foliage and vibrant salmon to orange flowers. This plant reaches about 1 foot in height and blooms in late spring, adding a splash of color to gardens. It is a hybrid derived from L. chalcedonica, L. fulgens, and L. sieboldii, making it a unique addition to any landscape. 'Vesuvius' thrives in both sun and light shade, making it versatile for various garden settings.
Lychnis 'Streaker'
Lychnis 'Streaker' is a variegated sport of Lychnis 'Rolly's Favorite', known for its compact mound of creamy, speckled, hairy leaves. In early spring, it produces bright pink flowers on 15-inch tall stalks, adding a vibrant splash of color to gardens. This plant forms an 18-inch wide clump and is suitable for sun to part sun locations. Its unique foliage and colorful blooms make it an attractive choice for cottage gardens and perennial borders.
Lychnis 'Rollys Favorite'
Lychnis 'Rollys Favorite' is a compact perennial with a basal rosette of fuzzy green leaves and dark pink flowers that bloom from mid-March through summer. This plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it a hardy choice for sunny gardens. Its vibrant flowers attract butterflies and add a splash of color to any landscape.
Lychnis coronata 'Orange Sherbet'
Lychnis coronata 'Orange Sherbet' is a Chinese native plant cultivated for its light orange flowers that bloom from late May through summer. It forms a tidy mound of light green foliage and is deer-resistant, thriving in various soil types. This plant has been grown in Japan and England for nearly 300 years.
Lychnis miqueliana 'Momobana'
Lychnis miqueliana 'Momobana' is a deer-resistant perennial native to Japanese mountains. It features fleshy-peach colored flowers from July to October and thrives in open light shade or morning sun. This plant is ideal for woodland gardens.
Lychnis 'Once In A Vermillion'
Lychnis 'Once In A Vermillion' is a plant native to China, featuring clusters of deeply-incised vermillion orange flowers from July to September. It forms basal rosettes of pubescent green leaves and prefers light shade to part sun with average to dry soils.
Lychnis cognata 'Sweet Orange'
Lychnis cognata 'Sweet Orange' is a perennial native to China, Russia, and Korea, known for its pure orange, deeply cut flowers. It grows 15 inches tall and blooms from May to June, thriving in well-drained soils on forested and grassland mountain slopes.