
LYCHNIS
COGNATA: A
great addition for the late summer flower bed, this species produces clusters of
salmon to soft orange flowers in late July into August.
Plants grow
70-80 cm high and prefer a sunny well-drained site.
Best planted in groups for the effect.
Seeds are best started indoors in April/May then transplanted out.
Cover the seeds with .5 cm of soil and keep warm and moist until
germination occurs.
Seeds need light to germinate.