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.   Native of China.  50 seeds.   P593