Flower Detail

Lychnis chalcedonica

Scarlet flowers that pop up all over my garden. It's about the only reseeding flower that's bright red (other than Shirley Poppies). I usually leave this at the back of the border as the bottom of the plants start looking raggedy before the blooms are gone.

Maltese Cross

Lychnis chalcedonica

Type: perennial Zone: 1,2,3,4,5,6 - 9

Elevation (if known):

Color: red Height: 1 - 2 ft

Ease of growth: easy

Bloom Time : Summer

Sun: yes Part Shade: no Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to: CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: no Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

Propagation: Nursery stock, self sows

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