Lipstick Lychnis
Lychnis sieboldii 'Lipstick' PP #26,243
SKU #46255
Description | Sturdy, well-branched stems hold vibrant red blooms with petals that shimmer in the sunlight. New foliage is red-purple, aging to deep green and purple. The bright summer color is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Seedpods provide fall interest. Perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
Blooms | Mid-summer |
Mature Size | Reaches 18 to 24 in. tall, 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Care | Provide well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in the first growing season to establish a good root system. Once established, keep soil moist. Avoid overly wet soil in winter. Cut down by one-third after flowers fade. Divide in spring every few years. Can be pinched back to control the height. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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