Silene coronaria
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Silene coronaria is a species of flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae, native to Asia and Europe. Common names include rose campion,[1] dusty miller (this also refers to Centaurea cineraria and Jacobaea maritima), mullein-pink, bloody William, and lamp-flower.[2] A white form 'Alba' is available [3]
In the United Kingdom it is still widely referenced under its synonym Lychnis coronaria.[4]
The Latin coronaria means "used for garlands".[5]
It is a perennial growing to 80 cm (31 in) tall by 45 cm (18 in) wide, with grey felted leaves and single, bright magenta flowers produced in succession around July. Though short-lived, the plant readily self-seeds in favourable locations. It is sometimes grown as a biennial.[4] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6][7]
References
- ^ "BSBI List 2007". Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original (xls) on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2014-10-17.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ The Encyclopædia of Gardening: A Dictionary of Cultivated Plants, Etc., Giving an Epitome of the Culture of All Kinds Generally Grown in Gardens in this Country, Together with a Complete List of Their Common Or Popular Names. W. H. & L. Collingridge. 1896-01-01.
- ^ http://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/19807/Lychnis-coronaria-Alba/Details
- ^ a b RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 1405332964.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. p. 224. ISBN 9781845337315.
- ^ "RHS Plant Selector - Lychnis coronaria". Retrieved 26 June 2013.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 62. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- Armitage, Allan M. (2001) Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half Hardy Perennials, illustrated Asha Kays and Chris Johnson. Timber Press Inc., Singapore.
- Bailey, L. H. (2005). Manual of Gardening (Second Edition). Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
- Ellis, Barbara W. (1999). Taylor's Guide to Annuals: How to Select and Grow More Than 400 Annuals, Biennials, and Tender Perennials. New York, New York: Houghton Mifflin Company. ISBN 978-0-395-94352-6.
- Pink, A. (2004). Gardening for the Million. Project Gutenberg Literary Archive Foundation.
External links
- "Silene coronaria". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture.
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