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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.