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Maltese cross
Lychnis chalcedonica


Not Native

Synonyms
Silene chalcedonica
Dimensions
Height: 3.0 ft. to 4.0 ft.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Hummingbirds, Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Season of Bloom
July
Flower Color
Red Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Acidic/Low pH, Sandy
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Good for cut flowers.