Lychnis viscaria 'Atropurpurea' (Catchfly Campion)

Lychnis viscaria 'Atropurpurea', commonly known as Catchfly Campion, is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe. It features attractive clusters of deep purple, almost black, flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. The plant has sticky stems and leaves, hence the common name 'Catchfly'. It is a compact plant that reaches a height of 18 inches.