Lythnia?

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  1. Homewood

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    I was given a perennial grown in Langley 2 years ago. It had originated in a garden in Vancouver and had been grown there for over 50 years. My great-aunt called it Lythnia. It is a low plant with grass-like leaves and lovely spikes of bright pink flowers.The flower stems have patches of about 2 cm in length that are sticky and brown. Can you please help me to identify this plant?

    Mary
     

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    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like a double flowered Carnation.
     
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    Looks more like Silene viscaria (formerly Lychnis viscaria).
     
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    Ooops so sorry.! Stupid suggestion.
     
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    Thank you! That is exactly what I have and what a great common name on one of the websites: blooming sticky catchfly!
     
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