Pollinator plant

Rose campion

Lychnis coronaria

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Common names

37 names · 24 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (23)
Dutch
French
  • Coquelourde des jardins[2][4]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 毛剪秋罗[4]
  • 玫瑰蠅子草[4]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 玫瑰色剪秋羅[4]
  • 玫瑰蠅子草[4]
Czech
  • kohoutek věncový[4]
Danish
  • haveklinte[4]
  • Krone-Limurt[4]
Estonian
  • hall käokann[4]
Finnish
  • harmaakäenkukka[4]
German
Hungarian
  • bársonyos kakukkszegfű[4]
Italian
Japanese
  • スイセンノウ[4]
  • フランネルソウ[4]
Korean
  • 우단동자[4]
Lithuanian
  • Vainikinė gaisrena[4]
Norwegian
  • fløyelsblad[4]
Polish
  • Firletka kwiecista[4]
Russian
  • Смолёвка горицветная[4]
Slovak
  • kukučka vencová[4]
Slovenian
  • dlakava lučca[4]
Spanish
Swedish
  • Purpurklätt[4]
Turkish
  • Rana Nakıl[4]
Ukrainian
  • Смілка шкіряста[4]
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Silene coronaria — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Rose Campion — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Silene coronaria.
  • Bloody William — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Silene coronaria.
  • Catch Fly — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Silene coronaria.
  • Lampflower — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Silene coronaria.
  • Mullein Pink — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Silene coronaria.
[2] Silene coronaria — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Rose campion — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Kronen-Lichtnelke — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Crown Pink — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Dusty-miller — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • gardener's delight — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Clavel Lanudo — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Coquelourde des jardins — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Crotonella coronaria — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Prikneus — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Silene coronaria ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Rose Campion (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 148025; taxon 4XBXJ.
  • Kronen-Lichtnelke — VernacularName.tsv, line 148024; taxon 4XBXJ.
  • Kranz-Lichtnelke — VernacularName.tsv, line 148023; taxon 4XBXJ.
  • Vexiernelke (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 148026; taxon 4XBXJ.
[4] Silene coronaria — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Rose campion — results[4].names[1]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Kronen-Lichtnelke — results[4].names[15]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Crown Pink — results[4].names[23]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Dusty-miller — results[4].names[2]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • gardener's delight — results[4].names[29]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Clavel Lanudo — results[4].names[24]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Coquelourde des jardins — results[4].names[4]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Crotonella coronaria — results[4].names[28]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Prikneus — results[4].names[8]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • kohoutek věncový — results[4].names[5]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Purpurklätt — results[4].names[6]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • hall käokann — results[4].names[7]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • fløyelsblad — results[4].names[9]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • スイセンノウ — results[4].names[10]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • フランネルソウ — results[4].names[11]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • harmaakäenkukka — results[4].names[12]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Firletka kwiecista — results[4].names[13]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Krone-Limurt — results[4].names[14]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Vainikinė gaisrena — results[4].names[16]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • 우단동자 — results[4].names[17]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • 玫瑰色剪秋羅 — results[4].names[18]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • 玫瑰蠅子草 — results[4].names[19]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • 玫瑰蠅子草 — results[4].names[20]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Смілка шкіряста — results[4].names[21]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • dlakava lučca — results[4].names[22]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • haveklinte — results[4].names[25]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • bársonyos kakukkszegfű — results[4].names[26]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • 毛剪秋罗 — results[4].names[27]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • kukučka vencová — results[4].names[30]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Смолёвка горицветная — results[4].names[31]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
  • Rana Nakıl — results[4].names[32]; taxon id 485191; Silene coronaria.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Catalogue of Life treats Lychnis coronaria as a synonym of Silene coronaria.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family
Caryophyllaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [2]
Mature height
0.61–0.91 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Mature spread
0.41–0.61 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Plant habit
Erect

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Life cycle
Annual; Biennial; Perennial

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Occasionally Dry; Very Dry

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand; Shallow Rocky

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile, published as Silene coronaria; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [3]
Native range
EC. & SE. Europe to N. Iran and C. Asia to W. Himalaya.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Plant profile

About this plant

Rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) is a herbaceous plant. It flowers from June to August.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Lychnis coronaria — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 565476; ID 3WJN6; rank species; status synonym

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Silene coronaria — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 1221559; ID 4XBXJ; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1221559; ID 4XBXJ; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  3. NC State Extension Silene coronaria — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Silene coronaria — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 222350, 222353; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 958430, 958432, 958437, 958438, 958439, 958440, 958441, 958442, 958443, 958445, 958447, 958451, 958452, 958453, 958454, 958455, 958457

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.