Lychnis flos-cuculi ‘Petite Henri’
Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Petite Henri', ragged robin, has masses of fully double white flowers with maroon base petals and stems.
Lychnis flos-cuculi ‘Petite Henri’ is a white form of the ragged robin with masses of fully double flowers made up of narrow white petals creating a ragged effect. Both stems and base petals are dark maroon creating added interest. The flowers last for a long period from late spring to summer because they are sterile and cannot produce seed. This is an easy care, bushy perennial that grows up to 16 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Can rebloom if deadheaded. Use in cottage, rock and bog gardens in average soils or as a marginal plant in moist soils around ponds. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Ragged Robin
Family: Caryophyllaceae (The Pink Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Burgundy
Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp meadows, marshes, fens and wet woods, avoiding acid soils.
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia, Southwest Asia and Asia Minor, North Central and Eastern Asia
