Maltese Cross Flower. The maltese cross flower resembles the historical maltese cross. It is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and has gained the.
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The flower tripterocalyx crux maltae was also named for the maltese cross. Maltese cross are grown from seeds. Other common names maltese cross jerusalem cross common rose campion constantinople campion cross of jerusalem fireball flower of bristow flower of constantinople gardener s delight gardener s eye great candlestick knight s cross london pride meadow campion none such red robin scarlet lightning scarlet lychnis tears of christ.
Lychnis chalcedonica common name maltese cross scarlet lightning lychnis chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that has been grown in gardens since colonial times.
Sow seeds early in the season and cover lightly with 1 8 of fine garden or. Maltese cross usda zone. Dazzling scarlet flowers form dense clusters on taller stems in. Lush green upright growth.
