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A genus of 15-20 species found growing in a wide range of conditions from woods and meadows to alpine habitats. A few of the tall species make nice border plants. There are also some nice alpine species that fit well in a rock garden. All around they are not long lived plants, but generally seed lightly around. The genus has some interesting cultivars and species for the ornamental garden. Generally, they prefer a sunny location and well drained soil. L. flos-cuculi, commonly known as Ragged Robin, grows in fields and roadsides in the Northeast US, though probably introduced.
L. chalcedonica ‘Maltese Cross’ - Nice border plant to 3’ topped by brilliant scarlet flowers. Fairly long lived.
L. arkwrightii ‘Vesuvias’ - A low growing form with the same scarlet flowers and dark foliage. A well grown plant is striking. Not available for spring shipping 2026. Check at the nursery this summer.
L. alpina - A low growing rock garden plant forming a tufted, 4-6” mound of lance shaped foliage. In summer it bears 10-20 cymes of purple pink flowers.
A genus of 15-20 species found growing in a wide range of conditions from woods and meadows to alpine habitats. A few of the tall species make nice border plants. There are also some nice alpine species that fit well in a rock garden. All around they are not long lived plants, but generally seed lightly around. The genus has some interesting cultivars and species for the ornamental garden. Generally, they prefer a sunny location and well drained soil. L. flos-cuculi, commonly known as Ragged Robin, grows in fields and roadsides in the Northeast US, though probably introduced.
L. chalcedonica ‘Maltese Cross’ - Nice border plant to 3’ topped by brilliant scarlet flowers. Fairly long lived.
L. arkwrightii ‘Vesuvias’ - A low growing form with the same scarlet flowers and dark foliage. A well grown plant is striking. Not available for spring shipping 2026. Check at the nursery this summer.
L. alpina - A low growing rock garden plant forming a tufted, 4-6” mound of lance shaped foliage. In summer it bears 10-20 cymes of purple pink flowers.