Maltese Cross (Lychnis X arkwrightii) 馬爾他十字花
This hardy perennial has dense clusters of orange red Maltese Cross shape flowers. Best growing in full sun location. Bronze foliage when in full sun and green foliage when lack of sun. Flowers in mid summer to early fall. Flowers attract bees, butterflies and humming birds. Easy to grow and propagate. Propagate from seeds or division. USDA Zones:3-10. Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 1′-1.5′(W).
這種強健的多年生草花是頂上簇生著橘紅色的馬爾他十字型的花. 以全日照處栽種為佳. 葉色在全日照處為紅銅色/紫紅色,光照不足時為綠色. 花期由仲夏開到初秋. 花為吸引蜂蝶及蜂鳥的蜜源. 容易栽種及繁殖. 繁殖以種子或分株來進行. 耐寒也耐熱. 成熟植株1-1.5呎高,寬幅亦同.