Lychnis chalcedonica

Catchfly, Maltese Cross

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

Old-fashioned favorite popular for its bright pop of fiery orange-red color in the perennial garden.

Height

24-30 Inches

Spread

15-18 Inches

Color

Orange

Bloom Time

June-July

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana), Larkspur (Delphinium ), False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Wedding Phlox (Phlox carolina)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•	Full Sun
•	Partial Shade

Foliage Color

•

Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•

Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained