Bright orange flowers offer a sharp contrast to the pinks and purples that proliferate in the early summer border. Maltese cross reseeds fairly easily, but can be choked out by more aggressive perennials.
Latin Name
Lychnis chalcedonica
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Also Known As
Burning Love Jerusalem Cross Nonesuch Meadow Campion
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
June - July
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Attracted Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Colors
Native Range
Asia
History
John Bartram of Philadelphia offered Maltese Cross in his 1770 catalog.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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