Hardy perennial and member of the Daisy family. Found on cliffs and grassland. Deep pink, many-petalled flowers opening out from a hard bud. Grows to 65 cm (25.5 in).Flowers June to September. Tolerant of coastal conditions and fairly drought-resistant.
Attracts butterflies, particularly Tortoiseshell and Painted Ladies, Satyr Pug, Silver Y and Lime Speck Pug moths, and birds like the seeds. Other butterflies - Comma, Silver Washed Fritillary, Marbled White, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Small Skipper, Essex Skipper, Silver Spotted Skipper, Chalkhill Blue, Adonis, Brimstone.
If a maiden picks a flower, removes the expanded florets and places the flowerhead inside her blouse for an hour, if the unexpanded florets have blossomed when the plant is removed then she will soon see the man she is to marry.
Was used in medieval times to treat vaginal bleeding and cancer. Root can be made into an ointment to treat cuts and bruises.
Plant in sun or light shade, any soil.
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