Attractive upright, clump forming leaves. Densely packed round clusters of scarlet or orange flowers. Trouble free, long blooming perennial. Perfect splash of color in any sunny garden.
Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese Cross
Lychnis chalcedonica - Maltese Cross from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Dense, terminal clusters of bright red flowers
- Flowers shaped like Maltese Cross
- Upright clump of bright green leaves
- Use in background of perennial border
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, well-drained soil Early in the season, pinch these plants back to encourage compact/sturdier habit Deadheading encourages more blooms May self-seed if spent flowers are not trimmed
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Disease Resistant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Blooms all Season
- Naturalizing
- Edging
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Lychnis
Common Name: Maltese Cross
Attractive upright, clump forming leaves. Densely packed round clusters of scarlet or orange flowers. Trouble free, long blooming perennial. Perfect splash of color in any sunny garden.