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Scarlet flowering perennial grown since colonial times, recommended for Zones 3-8. Lush green upright growth with dense flower clusters, great for providing ...
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A long time favorite of gardeners, Lychnis chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) is a herbaceous perennial that deserves a spot in the sunny landscape.
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Silene chalcedonica, the Maltese-cross or scarlet lychnis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to Eurasia. Other common names include flower of Bristol, Jerusalem cross and nonesuch. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Silene chalcedonica
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Silene
The plant was first named by the Swedish botanist, Carl Linnaeus, in 1753 and was known as Lychnis chalcedonica. In 1901, the German botanist, Ernst Hans Ludwig ...
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Maltese Cross is a cottage garden favorite that is reliable and hardy. Butterflies and hummingbirds love this plant. Flowers bloom from early to mid summer.
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Jun 17, 2024 · Lychnis chalcedonica 'Carnea' (Silene) - PINK MALTESE CROSS 'CARNEA' · Old-fashioned plant, cultivated in European gardens since 12th century ( ...
Silene chalcedonica (syn. Lychnis chalcedonica), the Maltese-cross or scarlet lychnis, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, ...
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Use it in cottage, perennial, and pollinator gardens. Plant in full sun to light shade in soil that has been amended with compost or other organic ...
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Blooms bright scarlet flowers in early summer, reaching four feet tall. A perennial hardy in zones 3-9, sown indoors or outdoors.
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Lychnis chalcedonica blooms in June with large clusters of vivid, scarlet-red flowers. The flowers seem to glow in the garden like a neon restaurant sign ...
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Hardy perennial. Description: Tight clusters of bright scarlet, cross-shaped flowers on long stalks in early summer. Habit: Grows up to 3 feet high
