Maltese Cross
Lychnis chalcedonica
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
Plant Description: Upright, stiff perennial that grows best in full sun. Bright orange-red flowers are formed in dense clusters atop 3-4 foot tall stalks with mid-green foliage. Individual flowers are 3-4" in diameter. Has a short bloom season from early summer to mid summer.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-4' tall x 1' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Red, Orange
Bloom Seasons: Early Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
