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Genus: Lychnis Species: coronaria Common Name: Rose Campion Family: Caryophyllaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Mediterranean to central Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: White, purple or red Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-8 Note: This clump-forming, short-lived perennial is primarily grown for its silvery-gray, woolly ornamental foliage. Rose Campion is suitable for cottage gardens, perennial borders, or as a specimen. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.