Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Eastern Europe, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Northwestern China, Russia
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
In late autumn, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Red blotch, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
LYCHNIS chalcedonica
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Maltese cross, Jerusalem cross, Burning love, Dusky salmon
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Maltese cross
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Malteserkreuz
In French
Ragged Robin
Maltese cross
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
cruz de Malta
In Greek
ragged Robin
σταυρό της Μάλτας
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
cruz de Malta
In Polish
Ragged Robin
krzyż maltański
In Latin
Robin ragged
Duces crucis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Maltese Cross Flower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Maltese Cross Flower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Maltese Cross Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Maltese Cross Flower height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Maltese Cross Flower flower color: Red, Orange, Rose, Salmon, Peach and Orange Red
- Maltese Cross Flower leaf color: Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower
Care of Ragged Robin and Maltese Cross Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Maltese Cross Flower pruning is done In late autumn and Remove deadheads. In summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maltese Cross Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
