Maltese cross - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators
attracts hummingbirds
great cut flowers
heirloom garden plant
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 8
Mature Height:: 18-24in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant once established
Bloom Color:: orange
Bloom Shape:: cluster
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: green

Description

An heirloom flower grown in gardens since colonial times. Dense heads of bright scarlet flowers. Very drought and heat tolerant. Plants grow 24-30″ tall.