Distribution: Common across UK .
Habitat: Found at woodland edges or in hedgerows in light shade.
Description: Native biennial/perennial of medium height with bright red flowers from May to July.
Uses: The root has been used to produce a soap substitute for washing clothes, by simmering the root in hot water.
Wildlife: Food plant of the Campion, Lychnis, Twin Spotted Carpet and Marbled Clover Moths.
Our plants and seeds are of native British origin.
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