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Identifying 'William and Mary': The Perennial Lychnis Coronaria (Rose Campion)

The plant known as “William and Mary” or “Bloody William and Bloody Mary” is Lychnis coronaria (Rose Campion).

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Hardiness: Zones 3–9.
Bloom: Summer; magenta or white flowers on silver-gray foliage.
Care: Easy; self-sows moderately.
Sun: Full sun to part shade.

A charming, old-fashioned perennial that adds cottage-garden charm.

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