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Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg'
Also Known As
- Lychnis arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
- Lychnis × arkwrightii 'Orange Gnome'
- Maltese Cross
- Orange Gnome Campion
- Orange Gnome Maltese Cross
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg' plant details
Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and purple foliage. In spring and summer bronze, orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: caryophyllaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and purple
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: bronze, orange and red blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Lychnis x arkwrightii 'Orange Zwerg'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- red
- bronze
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 1'
- sun
- high - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
aka Lychnis cognata
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun
- regular
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