Lychnis chalcedonica, Maltese Cross *New or recently updated Other examples of summer dormant

Other examples of summer dormant plants are Tulips and Daffodils

hot sun is fine for this species which requires little summer water once established

"Oros ganos" means "joy of the mountain" in Greek

Be sure to put this where you can see this fine little ferny fellow

round leaves sparkle in the light

Lychnis chalcedonica, Maltese Cross *New or recently updated Other examples of summer dormantA very old cottage garden ingredient, Maltese Cross will give you summer long blooms of scarlet orange flowers perfect for cutting. It is a reliable and long lived plant that will bring multitudes of butterflies to your garden and perhaps hummingbirds, too but not deer. Bring your garden alive! Mature size: 2 3 feet tall, 12 18 inches wide. Minimum temperature: 40 F