Maltese Cross (Lychnis chalcedonica)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3b to 9b
Height: 24" to 48"
Spread: 18" to 24"
Exposure: full sun
Bloom Color: Red, Salmon, White
Bloom Time: Mid summer
Leaf Color: Green
Growth Rate: average
Moisture: moist
Soil Condition: Loamy, Neutral, Sandy, Well drained
Form: Upright or erect
Landscape Uses:
Border, Container, Foundation, Specimen
Special Features:
Attracts birds, Attracts butterflies, Suitable for cut flowers
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