RHS 2002 Other common names
agrostemma, Jupiter's flower, umbelled lychnis
Synonyms
Lychnis flos-jovis
Agrostemma flos-jovis
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial
A perennial to 60cm in height, forming a mat of grey-hairy leaves with usually upright stems bearing clusters of rounded red, pink or white flowers 2.5cm across, with slightly notched and reflexed petals, in early to late summer
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres