Lychnis (Caryophyllaceae)
This genus has some interesting plants for the ornamental garden. Maltese cross (M. chalcedonica) is a very hardy plant native to Eastern Russia and China. Nice border plant to 3 ft. with stems topped by brilliant scarlet flowers making it a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. A great cut flower. Grows in full or partial sun. Will not tolerate poorly drained soils. Long lived and easy to grow. Dies back by mid-summer.The other lychnis we have (so far) is Arkwrightii. A low growing variety known as ‘Vesuvius’ with red flowers and dark foliage. Striking!
This genus has some interesting plants for the ornamental garden. Maltese cross (M. chalcedonica) is a very hardy plant native to Eastern Russia and China. Nice border plant to 3 ft. with stems topped by brilliant scarlet flowers making it a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. A great cut flower. Grows in full or partial sun. Will not tolerate poorly drained soils. Long lived and easy to grow. Dies back by mid-summer.The other lychnis we have (so far) is Arkwrightii. A low growing variety known as ‘Vesuvius’ with red flowers and dark foliage. Striking!
This genus has some interesting plants for the ornamental garden. Maltese cross (M. chalcedonica) is a very hardy plant native to Eastern Russia and China. Nice border plant to 3 ft. with stems topped by brilliant scarlet flowers making it a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. A great cut flower. Grows in full or partial sun. Will not tolerate poorly drained soils. Long lived and easy to grow. Dies back by mid-summer.The other lychnis we have (so far) is Arkwrightii. A low growing variety known as ‘Vesuvius’ with red flowers and dark foliage. Striking!