Maltese Cross Flower Zone

Grown for its decorative and abundant 4 in.
Maltese cross flower zone. Grows up to 2 4 ft. The rosette shaped flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds during early and mid summer. Maltese cross has been grown by gardeners since at least the seventeenth century. Tall 60 120 cm and 12 in.
Maltese cross is native to russia and siberia. It usually is a bright orange red but there are varieties of pink white and double flowers but aren t as common. It flowers for a short time in early summer. On jan 12 2001 jody from md va zone 7b wrote.
For the best show grow maltese cross plant in full sun. The genus lychnis is related to silene. This middle east connection also lends to it s other name the jerusalem cross flower. At maturity maltese cross reaches a height of 3 feet and grows out to approximately 15 inches.
Long popular in cottage gardens this is a rugged and easy perennial for any sunny border. Maltese cross planted in a shady area will grow leggy and long. Cross flower was brought to europe during the crusades of the middle ages by the knights of malta. May require support in windy situations.