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Common Names
- Lychnis Samojedorum
- Samojedorum
- Lychnis
Description
Lychnis samojedorum (also called Samoyed Lychnis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Siberia. It has a thick stem and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lychnis samojedorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lychnis samojedorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lychnis samojedorum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).
Where to Find Lychnis samojedorum
Lychnis samojedorum can be found in the mountains of western China.
Lychnis samojedorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lychnis samojedorum?
Lychnis samojedorum
What is the common name of Lychnis samojedorum?
Samoyed campion
What is the natural habitat of Lychnis samojedorum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and meadows
Species in the Lychnis genus
Lychnis coronata,
Lychnis senno,
Lychnis ischnopetala,
Lychnis crassifolia,
Lychnis kigesiensis,
Lychnis kiwuensis,
Lychnis rotundifolia,
Lychnis scottii,
Lychnis ajanensis,
Lychnis fulgens,
Lychnis cognata,
Lychnis samojedorum,
Lychnis villosula,
Lychnis wilfordii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,