Silene Species, Flower of Bristol, Jerusalem Cross, Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lighning, Scarlet Lychnis (Silene chalcedonica)

by poppysue Mar 14, 2001 12:00 PM

seed head and seed

by mystic Aug 9, 2001 12:00 PM

by poppysue Aug 15, 2001 12:00 PM

Close up of a Maltese Cross

by Lenjo Aug 11, 2002 12:47 AM

My grandma's Lychnis 11.7.2002

by Evert Aug 11, 2002 8:26 AM

Flower close-up

by Evert Aug 11, 2002 8:26 AM

L. chalcedonica, Maltese Cross with white yarrow. Seward, Alaska - August 2000

by Weezingreens Jan 9, 2003 3:54 PM

by hemlady Jun 27, 2003 10:15 AM

This plant has been growing in this garden in the North east of England for the last 15 years in perfect health and looks likely to continue.

by stevenova Jul 9, 2003 12:49 PM

Bright red flowerheads that bloom all summer if deadheaded.

by Wandasflowers Sep 22, 2003 8:03 AM

by saya Jul 5, 2004 8:09 AM

by saya Jul 5, 2004 8:09 AM

first year with this one I love the bright color

by 001Koch May 21, 2005 11:07 PM

Grows great in Zone 3b. I have seen this still growing in long abandoned farm sites, so it truly needs little care.

by Songbird839 Jul 9, 2005 11:25 PM

Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love this plant.

by leo_grrr Jul 29, 2005 11:05 PM

Maltese Cross close-up. Seward, Alaska. July 2005.

by Weezingreens Jul 25, 2005 5:11 PM

Maltese Cross June 2006

by ladyannne Jun 12, 2006 10:24 PM

by linjasar Jun 25, 2006 10:13 PM

This also comes in pink, although rare

by buggycrazy Jan 20, 2007 1:10 PM

by Gabrielle Jun 4, 2007 12:18 PM

by Gabrielle May 30, 2007 9:40 PM

by Calif_Sue Nov 2, 2007 6:12 AM

June 7, 2008

by Gabrielle Jul 6, 2008 10:06 PM

by Lala_Jane Jan 2, 2009 1:16 AM

Emerging growth; late April, northern zone 3.

by altagardener Apr 29, 2009 3:16 AM

Maltese Cross with a Blackeyed Susan to boot.

by ryguy319 Jul 23, 2009 4:47 AM

by turektaylor Aug 5, 2009 3:08 AM

What a bright spot in the shade garden!

by stormyla Nov 10, 2009 8:45 PM

Zone 6 MA June 2010 -- Wintersown and planted seedling clump last year.

by ilovedahlias Jun 17, 2010 10:47 PM

by dicentra63 Jun 25, 2010 5:06 PM

A good clear red flower.

by mgarr Oct 28, 2010 1:00 PM

right after winter period, ithe plant likes space around it

by rudiw Feb 22, 2012 2:45 PM

05-20-12

by Gabrielle Feb 20, 2013 9:06 AM

June, 2013--Ruhlig Greenhouses, Taylor, MI

by DaylilySLP Jun 29, 2013 9:26 AM

June, 2013--Ruhlig Greenhouses, Taylor, MI

by DaylilySLP Jun 29, 2013 9:26 AM

June, 2013--Ruhlig Greenhouses, Taylor, MI

by DaylilySLP Jun 29, 2013 9:27 AM

June, 2013--Ruhlig Greenhouses, Taylor, MI

by DaylilySLP Jun 29, 2013 9:27 AM

the red that pops in the garden

by blankcanvas Jul 17, 2013 10:29 PM