Plant Type: Perennials
If you're looking for a shocking spot of color in the landscape, look to 'Orange Gnome'! Brilliant, orange-scarlet flowers measuring up to two inches across are produced in clusters at the tips of the stems. The plants begin to flower in early summer and last nearly 8 weeks. The foliage is nearly as pretty as the flowers, having a purplish bronze cast over the naturally dark green, lance-shaped leaves especially during the cooler months. The contrast is dazzling! After flowering, the swollen seed pods provide additional interest to extend the season.
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Growing & Maintenance Tips:
It is essential to provide proper siting for this perennial. Plant it in full sun and moist, well-drained soil to avoid potential disease issues. Early in the season, pinch these plants back to encourage a more compact habit. Lychnis tends to be a short-lived perennial, but it will self-seed.
Flower Color
Orange-scarletFoliage Color
Green shadesPlant Spread
12 in.Good Companions
Bellflower-Clustered (Campanula glomerata), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Lamb's Ear-Giant (Stachys byzantina), Peony-Garden (Paeonia ), Salvia-Perennial (Salvia nemorosa), Spiderwort (Tradescantia ), Stonecrop-Autumn (Sedum )
Plant Height
12-15 in.Scape Height
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Hardness Zone
3-9Soil Moisture
Average and consistent water needsCharacteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Border, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Plant
Bloom Time
Early summer, Mid summerCritter Resistance
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Exposure
Full sunGrowth Rate
MediumSeasonal Interests
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