| Description | Vesuvius Maltese Cross (Lychnis x arkwrightii) produces bright orange flowers that contrast with the dark green foliage that is tinged with purple. |
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| Pronunciation | (sy-LEE-nee) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-10 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | orange-scarlet |
| Leaves | dark green with a purplish-bronze cast |
| Dimensions | 12-15 by 12 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | deadhead |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Author's Notes | I have never grown and of the Lychnis x arkwrightii cultivars. I have heard from friends they are short lived, striking when in bloom, but hard to maintain. Probably best treated as a short lived perennial. At least the foliage will add interest when not in bloom. |
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