Maltese Cross Flower Deer Resistant

Plants form an upright clump of bright green leaves with taller stems in summer that bear large clusters of scarlet orange flowers.

Maltese cross flower deer resistant. Approximately 120 140 maltese cross seeds per packet. Finding deer resistant plants. We found the followng list of plants from the local home depot nursery. Lychnis lychnis chalcedonica this lychnis also known as maltese cross or jerusalem cross is easily established by sowing lychnis seeds.

Long popular in cottage gardens this is a rugged and easy perennial for any sunny border. The eight points on the maltese cross a symbol adopted by the knights of malta in 1126 were said to reflect the knights eight obligations or aspirations. While no plant can be guaranteed to be deer proof some types of plants are less tasty to a deer. In short the perfect perennial.

Its scarlet colored bloom clusters begin in june and continue through august. Sow seeds indoors in spring 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost date. The maltese cross flower structure resembles this historical graphic which is now a common firefighter symbol. Butterflies hummingbirds and gardeners all love this old fashioned easy to grow deer resistant perennial.

A long time favorite of gardeners lychnis chalcedonica maltese cross is a herbaceous perennial that deserves a spot in the sunny landscape. It s an excellent cut flower and cutting and deadheading will prolong its bloom period. Very attractive with its upright clump of lush bright green foliage topped by large densely packed round clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers it enjoys a long season of interest is easy to grow trouble free reliable long lived and adds bold splashes of color where needed. Deer tend to avoid some plants and relish others.

More buying choices 16 60 2 new offers maltese cross lychnis chalcedonica red flower 1600 seeds. Cover then lightly with soil and then keep them moist until germination. Bee balm monarda didym. Maltese cross is an early summer blooming perennial that bears tight clusters of bright scarlet cross shaped flowers on long stalksthe striking flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Hummingbirds cannot leave the blooms alone. Cut flower deer resistant rabbit resistant massed. Maltese cross youtube this bright red tall perennial is pest free and deer resistant. This bright red tall perennial is pest free and deer resistant.

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. Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks. Maltese cross lychnis chalcedonica is an heirloom flower that has been grown in american gardens since colonial times. 50 lychnis heirloom angels blush maltese cross perennial flower seeds deer resistant.