Lychnis chalcedonica

Maltese Cross

Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Red, salmon, white
Bloom time Mid Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, specimen
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive