The large single rose-pink flower gets its name from Greece where Helianthemum means “sun flower”.
HELIANTHEMUM ROCK ROSE/SUN ROSE (Lychnis)
Moderately drought tolerant.
Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds. Deer Resistant.
Height: 6-12 in.
Spacing:36-48
in. Sun Exposure: Full Sun ~ Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple) Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Bloom Time: Mid Spring ~ Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Helianthemum is a low spreading MAT of evergreen -green or silvery-gray leaves. Flowers are like small roses in JUNE-SEPTEMBER .Use for edging, rockgardens,walls or containers.
CARE: of Lychnis: Cut back plant by 1/3 when first blooms begin to fade. Divide periodically in spring. Will self sow. Prefers a well-drained winter site. Can be pinched back to control height.
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