{"product_id":"lychnis-chalcedonica","title":"Lychnis chalcedonica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLychnis chalcedonica\u003c\/em\u003e, the Maltese Cross, is a plant with a genuine old-world presence, bold, upright, and absolutely unmistakable in bloom. In early to midsummer, tall, sturdy stems are topped with dense, domed clusters of brilliant scarlet-orange flowers, each tiny bloom intricately cut into the distinctive cross shape that gives the plant its common name. The effect is vivid, architectural, and wonderfully dramatic against a sea of softer summer colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy perennial that returns reliably in zones 3-9, Maltese Cross is a tough and long-lived garden plant that asks for very little: full sun to part sun, regular water, and room to make an impression. It's deer resistant, attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies in abundance, and makes a striking cut flower with real staying power in the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it where you need vertical drama at the back of a mixed border, rising through cottage plantings, or massed for a bold, fiery statement. Pair it with cool blues and purples for maximum contrast, or let it set the whole border ablaze. A classic worth growing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Annuals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43503378694203,"sku":"AA636","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/3455\/6475\/files\/AA636-1.png?v=1778553737","url":"https:\/\/www.anniesannuals.com\/products\/lychnis-chalcedonica","provider":"Annie's Annuals \u0026 Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}