Rose Campion

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Rose Campion (Lychnis coronarius) falls into the very easy to grow and maintain garden perrenials.

Native to Europe and North Africa, the plant was introduced to American during Colonial times, and it can now be found growing wild on both coasts.

It also grows in a variety of garden settings from low to high elevations, and dending on the species, produces dependable red or white flowers during the summer months.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels