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Lychnis alpina
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Lychnis alpina


Arctic Campion

 USDA Zone: 1-9

Plant number: 1.335.020


This little species is a pretty addition to the sunny rock garden. It forms a low, tufted mound of narrow, grassy leaves, bearing clusters of tiny bright-pink flowers in late spring. Short-lived but will often self sow in well-drained locations, tolerating poor sandy or gravel soils. Native to Arctic areas of North America and Europe. Ruggedly hardy, but happiest in cool-summer regions.. Nice for edging, growing in rock walls or in alpine trough gardens. Flowers may attract butterflies.

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Lychnis alpina


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Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
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