Plant Overview
Brilliant scarlet flower heads held on erect stems in midsummer. Each floret is shaped like a Maltese cross.
Will tolerate most soils in sun or part shade.
Introduced from East Russia in 1593 by the Knights of Malta.
Loved by bees and butterflies and makes an excellent cut flower.
Height and spread: 75cm x 40cm
Common name(s): Jerusalem Cross; Maltese Cross, Bridget-in-Her-Bravery; Campion.
Photo: Wouter Hagens, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons