Alba lamprocapnos
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Alba' lamprocapnos (Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens, and woodland settings. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. White flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Mini Skirt hosta, Blue wood aster, and Paul Scherer tulip.