Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
Campion or Maltese Cross
Lychnis coronaria 'Orange Gnome (Orange Zwerg)' - Catchfly from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Brilliant, reddish-orange flowers
- Green leaves with purplish-bronze accents, compact variety
- Blooms 8 weeks(Begin early summer)
- Seed pods continue interest
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Long Blooming
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Thrives in full-part sun. Prefers moist, fertile, well drained soil. Once established has some drought tolerance. Deadhead to encourage additional flowering. Taller varieties may need staking in windy locations.
Height: 12-15 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Disease Resistant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Blooms all Season
- Rock Garden
- Edging
- Garden
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Naturalizing
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Dark Green
- Purple
- Bronze
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.