Maltese Cross Lychnis Seeds 6555. Open Pollinated. Perennial.

Approx. 125 seeds/pkt (1,650 seeds/gram)

Large showy umbels of brilliant scarlet red flowers sit high above the foliage from May through August. Rich green foliage is very fine, almost hair-like in appearance making an interesting contrast with the flowers. Maltese Cross is very popular for borders and cut-flowers. Grows quite well in dry, sandy soils. Grows approximately 60-90 cm in height, but can reach taller in ideal conditions. Hardy to Zone 3.