Lychnis chalcedonica - Maltese Cross
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Maltese Cross
Cultivar: chalcedonica
Flower Color: Vibrant Scarlet Red
Mature Height: 60 to 90 cm (24 to 36 inches)
Mature Width: 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)
Habit: Upright, Bushy
Flowering Period: June to August
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs: Moderate to Low
Soil Type: Well-drained, Light
Hardiness Zone: Zones 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent once established
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
✂️ Care
Very easy to grow. Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming and encourage new flower production.
Apply a light mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Light fertilization in spring promotes vigorous growth and abundant flowering.

