LYCHNIS flos-cuculi 'White Robin'
Small
Part shade
Sun
White
Moisture retentive soil
Reasonable soil
Summer
Description
Height x Spread: 40cm x 40cm
A white form of our native Ragged Robin, this perennial has red stems that bear pure white star-like flowers during early summer. Opposite lance-shaped green leaves lay beneath the white flowers.
Great for sun or part shady beds and borders. Ragged Robin is an ideal plant for wildflower borders as well as low maintenance areas. Bog gardens and stream banks are well suited as 'White Robin' flourishes in moist soils.
Available for Mail Order from April - September
This plant is featured in - Rosy's Planting Plan for a Border with Moisture Retentive Soil
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