Lychnis chalcedonica

Lychnis chalcedonica blooms in June with large clusters of vivid scarlet-red flowers. The flowers seem to glow in the garden like a neon restaurant sign that says, "Hummingbirds, eat here!"

Lychnis chalcedonica can be cut back when the flowers fade to encourage repeat blooming. Deer resistant. Hardy perennial in zones 4-10.

height 3-4' spacing 15"

Sowing Lychnis chalcedonica Seeds

Start lychnis seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds with soil. Full sun to part shade.