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Pink Mullein
Lychnis coronaria
 
Family Pink  (Caryophyllaceae)
Bloom Summer
Habitat Meadows, woods
Status Non-Native 
Cycle Perennial
Height 1-3 feet
Flower Flowers have 5 crimson to deep rose color petals.  One or a few flowers per plant and one flower at the end of a flower stalk.
Leaf Leaves are in pairs 5-10 pairs along the stem.  They are covered with whitish, wool-like hairs.
Notes Stems are hairy.

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