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Produces clusters of vivid pink to magenta flowers that add color to ornamental garden spaces.
Flos-Jovis Lychnis Seeds for Sale
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Flos-Jovis Lychnis Seeds
Flos-Jovis Lychnis, commonly known as Jupiter's Catchfly, is a flowering perennial known for its clusters of bright pink to magenta flowers and soft, silvery-green foliage. Botanically known as Lychnis flos-jovis, it adds vibrant color to flower borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. This ornamental plant grows best in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Jupiter's Catchfly
Pink Flowers
Perennial Flower
Rock Gardens
Key Features
Silvery-Green Foliage
Features soft, woolly, silvery-green leaves that provide attractive contrast with its colorful flowers.
Perennial Growth
Returns in suitable growing conditions and can provide seasonal flowers year after year.
Drought-Tolerant Once Established
Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate relatively dry conditions after becoming established.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Lychnis flos-jovis
Commonly called Jupiter's Catchfly
Bright pink to magenta flowers
Soft, silvery-green foliage
Perennial ornamental flower
Suitable for rock gardens
Attractive in flower borders
Prefers sunny, well-drained locations
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lychnis flos-jovis |
| Common Name | Jupiter's Catchfly; Flower of Jove |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Flower Color | Pink to Magenta |
| Foliage Color | Silvery Green |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming perennial |
| Mature Height | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 4–8; suitability varies by climate and cultivar |
| Planting Season | Spring or autumn, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Use the seed supplier's recommended temperature |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering during establishment; avoid waterlogging |
| Blooming Season | Late spring to summer, depending on climate |
| Uses | Rock Gardens, Flower Borders, Cottage Gardens, and Containers |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose a Sunny Location
Select a planting area that receives full sunlight. Flos-Jovis Lychnis grows best where the soil drains freely and excess moisture does not collect around the roots.
Select a planting area that receives full sunlight. Flos-Jovis Lychnis grows best where the soil drains freely and excess moisture does not collect around the roots.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Loosen the soil and remove weeds. Improve drainage where necessary, especially in heavy clay soil. For containers, use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
Loosen the soil and remove weeds. Improve drainage where necessary, especially in heavy clay soil. For containers, use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover them with the recommended amount of growing medium and avoid planting too deeply.
Sow seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover them with the recommended amount of growing medium and avoid planting too deeply.
Step 4: Maintain Suitable Moisture
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without making it waterlogged. Provide suitable light and temperature for healthy seedling development.
Keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without making it waterlogged. Provide suitable light and temperature for healthy seedling development.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny garden location. Water during dry periods, remove faded flowers if desired, and avoid excessive watering around the roots.
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny garden location. Water during dry periods, remove faded flowers if desired, and avoid excessive watering around the roots.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Flos-Jovis Lychnis
Flos-Jovis Lychnis adds bright pink flowers and distinctive silvery foliage to perennial borders, rock gardens, and cottage-style landscapes. With full sunlight, well-drained soil, and suitable watering, this perennial can provide attractive seasonal color to your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover how to grow Jupiter's Catchfly from seeds, encourage flowering, and provide suitable growing conditions.
How do you grow Flos-Jovis Lychnis from seeds?
Sow Flos-Jovis Lychnis seeds in a well-drained seed-starting mix, following the supplier's instructions for sowing depth and temperature. Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide suitable light. Once seedlings are established, transplant them into a sunny location with well-drained soil. Germination time can vary with seed quality and conditions.
When does Jupiter's Catchfly bloom?
Jupiter's Catchfly typically flowers in late spring or summer, depending on the local climate and growing conditions. Its bright pink to magenta flower clusters contrast with its silvery-green foliage. Providing full sunlight and well-drained soil helps support healthy growth and flowering.
Can Flos-Jovis Lychnis grow in rock gardens?
Yes, Flos-Jovis Lychnis is well suited to rock gardens because it prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil. Plant it where water can drain freely, and avoid areas that remain wet for long periods. Once established, it can tolerate relatively dry conditions and complement other sun-loving perennial flowers.