Lychnis Chalcedonica

Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lightning, Catchfly

Height: Medium to Tall 3' / Plant 12" apart
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny
Zones: 3-8   Get Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Acidic, Sandy
Flower Color / Accent: Red / Red
Order Code: LYCH

Scarlet Lighting - Lush green upright growth. Dazzling scarlet flowers form dense clusters in summer. Place toward the back of border as the flowers are held high and foliage tips can brown in late summer's heat. Great cut flower.

Features to Note:
Not tolerant of Humidity, Deer Resistant, Good for Cut Flowers
Price: $7.95 ea.   3+ $7.50 ea. Available: SPRING 2012
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General Information:
Deer resistant, not for Gulf states, good cut flowers, not for Gulf states.

Plant Care:
Cut back plant by 1/3 when first blooms begin to fade. Divide periodically in spring. Will self sow. Prefers a well drained winter site. Can be pinched back to control height.