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Maltese Cross
Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese Cross
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Lush green upright growth and dazzling scarlet flowers form dense clusters on taller stems in summer. Foliage tips can brown in late summer's heat.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Maltese Cross get?
About 30-36" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Maltese Cross need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Maltese Cross need?
Low water use.
Will Maltese Cross grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Maltese Cross deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Maltese Cross in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Maltese Cross wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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