Lychnis flos-cuculi

Ragged Robin

WhatsApp
Herbaceous perennial native to moist meadows, featuring distinctive pink ragged flowers in summer. Thrives in full sun to partial shade with consistent moisture.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Ragged Robin
Family Caryophyllaceae
Genus Lychnis
Species Flos-Cuculi
Origin Europe, Asia
Blooming Summer, pink flowers with ragged petals
Leaf Color Grey-green foliage
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Moist, fertile, well-drained soil; tolerates clay and heavy soils

water_drop
Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, especially during drought periods

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade for best flowering performance

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring before active growth begins

content_cut
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers or cut back after flowering for tidy appearance

Pest Control Aphid Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
600 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
20% – 75%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Lychnis chalcedonica
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Lychnis chalcedonica

Maltese Cross

account_treeCaryophyllaceae location_onSoutheastern Europe / Western Asia

info Price unavailable

Lychnis coronaria
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Lychnis coronaria

Rose Campion

account_treeCaryophyllaceae location_onSouthern Europe (Mediterranean)

info Price unavailable

Arenaria serpyllifolia
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thyme-leaved sandwort

account_treeCaryophyllaceae location_onEurope / Asia

info Price unavailable

Cerastium tomentosum
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Cerastium tomentosum

Snow-in-summer / Woolly chickweed

account_treeCaryophyllaceae location_onSouthern Europe

info Price unavailable

favorite