Lychnis Chalcedonica

Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lightning

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An Heirloom Flower

Lychnis Chalcedonica has been grown in gardens since colonial times. Lush green upright growth. Dazzling scarlet flowers form dense clusters on taller stems in summer. Place toward the back of border as the flowers are held high and foliage tips can brown in late summer's heat. The brilliant flowers are indispensable where bold splashes of color are needed.

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Code LYCH

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Medium to Tall 3'

Spacing Plant 12" apart

Bloom Time Early Summer to Late Summer

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Zones

3-8

Soil Type Normal, Acidic, Sandy

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

Attracts Butterflies
Good for Cut Flowers
Deer Resistant
Attracts Hummingbirds

Planting Sites

Lychnis General Information

Lychnis are old-fashioned, hardy, trouble-free plants. Reliable and long lived. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Lychnis 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.