Lychnis coronaria 'Orange Gnome'

Rose Campion


Lychnis coronaria 'Orange Gnome (Orange Zwerg)' - Catchfly from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers
  • Purplish-bronze green leaves
  • Blooms 8 weeks(Begin early summer)
  • Seed pods continue interest
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers moist, well-drained soil Early in the season, pinch these plants back Pincing encourages a compact/sturdier habit May self-seed if spent flowers are not trimmed

Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Great Foliage
  • Border or Bed

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green
  • Bronze
  • Purple

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water