Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese cross 'Carnea'
Flower Color
Description
A tall perennial to 1.2m in flower, with rough, oval-shaped basal leaves and stiff, hairy stems bearing smaller, clasping leaves. Densely-packed, domed clusters of coral pink, cross-shaped flowers with notched petals are produced at the tips of the stems in early to mid summer
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-10
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingWildflower meadowCut flowersFlower borders and beds