Campion and Catchfly ~ Custom landscape guide

Lychnis

Lychnis alpina ( Arctic Campion )
A short-lived, tufted perennial, reaching up to 9 x 8 inches in size.
It looks great in the rock garden.
The thick foliage is deep green.
The bright to deep pink flowers are borne on heads up to 6 inches across, during late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 1 to 6 in full sun to partial shade on acidic, very well drained soil. Propagation is from seed and it often self seeds.

Lychnis x arkwrightii Vesuvius
A compact perennial, reaching a maximum size of 2.5 x 2.2 feet.
The leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are reddish at first, turning to deep purplish-green.
The striking, large, orange-red to scarlet-red flowers, up to 2 inches across, are borne during early to mid summer.
The flowers have toothed petals.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on very well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division.

Lychnis chalcedonica ( Maltese Cross )
A long-lived, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 3.5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet, that is native to eastern Europe east to Siberia, Mongolia and northwest China.
The broad lance-shaped leaves, up to 5 x 2 inches, are green.
The abundant, red flowers, up to 1.3 inches across, are borne in rounded clusters of up to 50 all summer long if old flower clusters are deadheaded. Blooming may sometimes persist as late as mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 2 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division or seed. Plants will often repeat bloom during autumn if cut back to a foot in height after the first bloom.

Alba
Reaches up to 2 feet, with larger flowers which are pure white.

Rosea
Rosy-pink flowers, otherwise identical to the species.

Lychnis cognata ( Orange Catchfly )
Also called Lychnis fulgens. A perennial, reaching up to 3 x 2 feet, that is native from Siberia to Kamchatka; south to Mongolia, northern China, Korea and Japan.
The sessile, ovate or oval leaves, up to 4 x 2 inches in size, are deep green.
The intense orange-red flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are borne late spring to early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division or seed.

Lychnis coronaria ( Rose Campion )
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 5 x 3.5 feet, that is native to southeastern Europe.
The leaves, up to 4 inches in length, woolly, silvery-gray.
The intense purplish-pink flowers, up to 1.6 inches across, are borne on clusters from early summer until autumn frosts.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
It is very tolerant of dry poor soil.
Propagation is from division or seed. It is short-lived but will often self seed.

* photo taken on May 21 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 26 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 12 2013 in Columbia, MD

* video found on Youtube

Abbotswood Rose
Deep reddish-pink flowers.

Alba
White flowers, otherwise identical.

* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

Oculata
The flowers are white with a reddish-pink center. It is otherwise identical to the species.

Lychnis dioica ( Red Campion )
An upright perennial, reaching a maximum size of 3.3 feet x 16 inches.
The foliage is hairy.
The reddish-pink to red-purple flowers, are borne from late spring to early autumn. The flowers have an inflated calyx.
The stems are whitish and hairy.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division or seed.

Rubra
Red flowers, otherwise identical.

Lychnis flos-cuculi
A bushy perennial, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet, that is native to Eurasia.
The red to pale-purple flowers are borne over a period lasting up to 6 weeks during late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division.

Lychnis flos-jovis ( Flower of Jove )
An upright perennial, reaching a maximum size of 3 feet x 20 inches, that is native to Europe.
The whitish hairy foliage forms a dense tuft.
The scarlet-red flowers, up to 0.4 inches across, are borne on rounded inflorescences, during early to mid summer. The flowers have an inflated calyx.
The stems are whitish and hairy.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division or seed.

Alba
Compact in habit, reaching a maximum height of 20 inches.
The flowers are white.

Lychnis x haageana
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 20 inches x 3 feet.
The ovate leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are mid-green.
The flowers, up to 2 inches across, are orange to scarlet-red.
The petals are toothed.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division.

Lychnis Lipstick
A perennial, reaching up to 2 feet in height.
The foliage is deep bronzy-red.
The intense orange-red flowers are borne all summer than long. Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun on well drained soil, it is drought tolerant. Deer resistant.

* photo taken on Sep 26 2013 in Baltimore Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 31 2013 in Columbia, MD

Lychnis miqueliana ( Japanese Woodland Catchfly )
A perennial, reaching up to 2 ( rarely over 1 ) feet, that is native to mountain woodlands in Japan.
The foliage is deep burgundy-red at first, turning to deep bronze-green.
The intense scarlet-red mid-summer flowers contrast nicely.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 ( protected site on 4 ) in full sun to partial shade ( partial shade preferred where summers are hot ) on just about any light, moist well drained soil. It does not enjoy extremely hot humid summers and will go dormant during summer if drought occurs. Propagation from seed is easy and it will often self sow but not invasively.

Lychnis viscaria ( German Catchfly )
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3 ( rarely over 2 ) feet, that is native from northern Europe to Siberia.
The grass-like, lance-shaped leaves, up to 4.8 inches in length, form a tufted clump.
The deep red, tubular-calyxed flowers, up to 1.2 inches across, form a dense inflorescence. The flowers are borne during late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil only.
Propagation is from division or seed.

Alba
White flowers, otherwise identical.

Splendens Plena
Deep greenn foliage and double, deep red flowers.

Silene ( Catchfly )

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Silene acaulis ( Moss Campion )
A low, mat-forming, groundcover perennial, reaching a maximum size of 4 inches x 1.5 feet, that is native to Arctic and high mountain climate regions in the Northern Hemisphere. The dense cushion mounds of foliage generate temperatures much warmer than the surrounding environment when the sun is shining.
The small leaves are bright green.
The small, bright pink, very short-stemmed flowers are borne late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 2 to 7 in full sun to partial shade on gravelly or sandy, very well drained soil.

Mt Snowdon
Low and mossy looking, reaching a maximum size of 3 inches x 1.5 feet.
The purplish-pink flowers are borne during early spring.
Hardy zones 2 to 6.

Pink Pearl
Compact in habit, with deep green foliage and abundant, soft pink flowers during late spring to early summer.

Tatoosh
Vigorous with a long bloom season lasting for months.

Silene alpestris
A perennial, reaching a maximum size of 1 x 1 foot. It is great for the rock garden.
The fringed flowers are borne during spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.

Flore Plena
Reaches up to 1 x 1 foot, with double white flowers.

Silene caroliniana
A low, mounding, semi-evergreen perennial that looks alot like Creeping Phlox.
The foliage is deep green.
The deep pink flowers are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade on just about any well drained soil.

* photo of unknown internet source

Silene dioica

Cliffords Moore
Reaches a maximum size of 2 x 2.5 feet with variegated foliage.

* photo taken on April 10 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 21 2012 in Columbia, MD

Valley High
Reaches up to 13 x 10 inches, with foliage that is bright green with a bold creamy-white margins. The abundant, rosy-pink flowers are borne late spring into mid autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun on very well drained soil. Do not fertilize.

Silene Longwood
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 10 inches.
The tiny, deeply-notched, pale pink flowers are borne in clusters during late spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade.

Silene maritima Swan Lake
A tufted, dwarf perennial, reaching up to 8 inches x 1.5 feet, that resembles Dianthus in appearance. It looks great trailing over a wall or used as edging.
The foliage is gray-green.
The double white flowers are borne all summer long.
Hardy zones 2 to 8 in full sun on well drained soil.

Silene polypetala ( Eastern Fringed Catchfly )
Also called Silene catesbaei. A deep rooted, rhizomatous perennial, reaching a maximum height of 16 inches, that is native to Georgia and northern Florida where it is endangered with extinction due to habitat loss.
The paired, lance-shaped leaves, up to 3.5 inches in length, are green.
The white or pink, 5-petalled flowers are borne 3 to a cluster.
It thrives on moist, sandy loam in woodland conditions.

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Silene regia Prairie Fire
A perennial, reaching up to 5 x 2 feet, that is a rare native of the U.S. midwest.
The leaves are up to 5 inches in length.
The very large, intense scarlet-red flowers, up to 2.5 inches across, are borne all summer long. The flowers not only attract hummingbirds, they are a hummingbird magnet.
Hardy zones 4 to 9 in full sun to partial shade preferring moist soil though it is drought tolerant once established.

Silene Rollys Favorite
A fast growing, mounding perennial, reaching up to 20 inches x 2 feet.
The oval leaves are deep green.
The deep pink, single flowers, up to 1 inches across, are borne mid spring to early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil, including pure sand. It is drought tolerant and thrives in both cooler as well as hot humid summers. Deadhead to extend blooming.

* photos taken on April 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 14 2013 in Burtonsville, MD

Silene shafta Splendens
A moderate growing, carpet-forming perennial, reaching a maximum size of 10 x 16 inches. It looks great when used for edging.
The rosy-pink, starry flowers are borne mid summer to mid autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade. It is easy to grow on very well drained soil.

Silene uniflora
A prostrate, mat-forming perennial, reaching up to 8 x 8 inches. It looks great cascading over low walls. It is similar in appearance to some of the lower growing Dianthus which it is related.
The thick, fleshy, tiny, oval leaves are bright green.
The large, white flowers, up to 1 inch across, are borne during late spring and summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 8 in full sun to partial shade. Extremely hardy, it thrives in harsh climates, including Alberta, Canada

Druetts Variegated
Reaches a maximum size of 8 x 14 + inches, with foliage that is variegated with a white margin. The showy flowers are white.

Swan Lake
Reaches a maximum size of 6 x 16 inches, with large, white, double flowers but is otherwise similar to the species.

Silene virginica ( Fire Pink )
A perennial, reaching a maximum height of 1.5 feet, that is native to open woodlands in eastern North America ( Minnesota to southern Ontario to New Jersey; south to Oklahoma to Georgia ). It is endangered in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Florida.
Looks outstanding planted in groups of 3 or 5.
The intense scarlet-red flowers are borne late spring through summer.
The flowers attract Hummingbirds which are their primary pollinator.
Hardy zones 3 to 9 in full sun to partial shade on well drained soil.

* photos of unknown internet source