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Maltese Cross

Lychnis chalcedonica, Caryophyllaceae

Zones
3–8
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Milky BellflowerCampanula lactiflora
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese GlobeflowerTrollius chinensis

Both have extensive root systems and compete for moisture and nutrients in similar soil zones

Pineapple WeedMatricaria discoidea

Pineapple weed compounds can suppress maltese cross germination and growth

Common Questions

What zones does Maltese Cross grow in?

Maltese Cross grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Maltese Cross?

Good companions for Maltese Cross include Milky Bellflower.

Design guilds with Maltese Cross and see companion relationships visually.

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