
PR8225 MALTESE CROSS
Lychnis Seeds
Lychnis chalcedonica
These rugged, easy to grow 2-3 foot perennials produce brilliant scarlet flowers in dense clusters of 20-50 in June and July. They are stunning when used alongside plants with gray foliage or white flowers. Likes regular water and will even thrive in boggy conditions. Winter hardy to zone 3. Packet is 1/8 ounce, about 6,000 seeds.
PR2483 OCCULATARose Campion Seeds
Lychnis coronaria occulata
The 30 inch tall plants have attractive silky silvery foliage and beautiful 1-2 inch white flowers with delightful pink eyes. Although it will bloom the first year it is larger and shower in its second season-blooming freely in July and August. Individual plants are short-lived but they self-sow freely so it is usually not necessary to purchase new seed. Easy to grow, it prefers afternoon shade in hot climates. Winter hardy to zone 4. Packet is 100 seeds.
PR2485 PEGGYFlower-of-Jupiter Seeds
Lychnis flos-jovis nana
1-2 foot plants with white-wooly foliage produce showy 1/4 inch bright rosy-red blooms from May to July. An easy to grow, long-lived true perennial that deserves to be grown much more often. Winter hardy to zone 5. Packet is 100 seeds.


How to Plant LYCHNIS Seeds
Sow seed in cell packs or flats, press into soil but do not cover. Needs light to germinate. Kept at 70 degrees F., germination averages 3-4 weeks. Transplant into the garden 12-18 inches apart after all danger of frost.
