Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome': Maltese Cross or Champion
Very compact with purple-bronze foliage under clusters of bright orange-scarlet flowers; blooms all summer. Wonderful color contrast; swollen seed pods add additional interest.
Height: 12”-15”
Spread: 12”-15”
Zones: 3-9
Exposure: Sun Tolerant; Morning Sun/ Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture Needs: Average Soil; Moist Soil
Attributes: Good Cut Flower/ Foliage
Nature Attractions: Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering): Late Summer
Very compact with purple-bronze foliage under clusters of bright orange-scarlet flowers; blooms all summer. Wonderful color contrast; swollen seed pods add additional interest.
Height: 12”-15”
Spread: 12”-15”
Zones: 3-9
Exposure: Sun Tolerant; Morning Sun/ Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture Needs: Average Soil; Moist Soil
Attributes: Good Cut Flower/ Foliage
Nature Attractions: Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering): Late Summer
Very compact with purple-bronze foliage under clusters of bright orange-scarlet flowers; blooms all summer. Wonderful color contrast; swollen seed pods add additional interest.
Height: 12”-15”
Spread: 12”-15”
Zones: 3-9
Exposure: Sun Tolerant; Morning Sun/ Afternoon Shade
Soil Moisture Needs: Average Soil; Moist Soil
Attributes: Good Cut Flower/ Foliage
Nature Attractions: Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering): Late Summer
Native clump forming perennial but tends to be short-lived in the garden. Will self-seed but requires moist soil and full sun for good growth.