| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 in) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Lychnis 'Molten Lava' (catchfly) bears bright orange flowers during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is medium orange in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | Lychnis 'Molten Lava' has a natural resistance to deer. Lychnis 'Molten Lava' attracts butterflies to your garden. | | |