Lychnis chalcedonica 'Carnea'

maltese cross

Family	Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Lychnis chalcedonica 'Carnea' (maltese cross) bears light pink blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Lychnis chalcedonica 'Carnea' attracts butterflies to your garden. Lychnis chalcedonica 'Carnea' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.