Maltese Cross 'Orange Gnome'

COMMON NAME: Maltese Cross, Campion or Catchfly

BOTANICAL NAME: Lychnis a.'Orange Gnome', Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'

PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL

SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun

BLOOM TIME: Early Summer / Midsummer

AVERAGE SIZE: 12-15"

COLD HARDINESS: USDA Zone 3

DESCRIPTION: Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers measuring 1½" across are produced in abundance beginning in early summer and lasting nearly 8 weeks. The foliage is nearly as pretty as the flowers, having a purplish-bronze cast over the naturally dark green leaves. The contrast is dazzling!

 Available in 1 gallon pots