Rose campion (Silene coronaria)
Rose campion, also known as Dusty miller, Lamp-flower
The rose campion, an ornamental plant native to Asia and Europe, is well-regarded and has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Often used in garlands, its Latin name is Silene coronaria, though it is also known as Lychnis coronaria in the United Kingdom.
Key Facts About Rose campion
Attributes of Rose campion
Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green White Silver Gray
Flower Size
4 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Pink Red White Purple
Scientific Classification of Rose campion
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Pink
Genus
Campions
Species
Rose campion