LYCHNIS chalcedonica (Maltese Cross)

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Lychnis Chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that 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...
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Lychnis Chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that 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. Often grown alongside yellow flowers to create striking plant color schemes. This perennial is also coveted by gardeners for centuries, particularly in cottage gardens. 

Number of Seeds Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.)
0.5OZ 34,375 500
1OZ 68,750 1,000
1/4LB 275,000 4,000
1/2LB 550,000 8,000
1LB 1,100,000 16,000
5LB 5,500,000 80,000

Scientific Name: Lychnis Chalcedonica

Common Name: Maltese Cross

Plant Type: Perennial

Family: Lychnis – Companions 

Native Range: 

Height: 24-48 "

Spread: 20-22 "

Habitat: Grassy Meadows, River valley, Open woodland, Woodland valley 

Zone: 3-8

Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Sun 

Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid, Late)

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds 

Resistant: Deer and Rabbit Resistant 

Maintenance: Low maintenance and easy to grow   

Flower Color: Red, White, Pink 

Moisture: Moderate 

Water Requirement: Average 

Soil Type: Chalk, Loam, Sand 

Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral 

Uses: Beds and Borders, Coastal Gardens, Informal and cottage

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