Description
Lychnis viscaria (Caryophyllaceae) Silene viscaria. It is a sensational perennial that produces brilliant magenta-pink flowers from June through to September. Sometimes called the sticky catchfly due to its sticky brown stems, they will reach a mature height of 40cm. Sowing : Seed should be sown in spring or during summer, in a well-drained seedling mix, and need only be covered lightly with the sowing mix, clean coarse sand or milled bark. The trays should be kept moist in a warm but shaded position. Locality : Ex Hort. Harvest : November 2019
