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Lychnis chalcedonica Maltesecross

Low to moderate water requirement; full sun or partial shade. Tall and slender, hardy, introduced perennial forb. Scarlet flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds in summer. Will not produce flowers in its first year.

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Species Attributes

Height:

12 - 15 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Low - Moderate

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Marginal

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Average

Fine:

Marginal

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Not Adapted

Seeding Rate:

1 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

4.80 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

1,040,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Summer Fall

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

No

Bloom Color:

Scarlet

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