Orange Gnome Maltese Cross

Orange Gnome Maltese cross (Lychnis arkwrightii ‘Orange Gnome’) is a compact perennial with bright orange-scarlet flowers above dark green foliage that develops a bronze-purple cast. Abundant blooms appear from early into midsummer, making this short, bushy selection useful at the front of sunny borders, along edges, and in containers or rock gardens. [Walters Gardens plant profile](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=LYCOG) Plants grow about 12–15 inches tall and 12 inches wide, with hardiness listed for USDA zones 3–9. Give it full sun and moist, well-drained soil; consistent moisture supports flowering, while sharp drainage helps prevent disease. Orange Gnome may be short-lived but can self-seed, and its flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies. [Perennials.com plant profile](https://www.perennials.com/plants/lychnis-arkwrightii-orange-gnome.html) ## Maintenance Deadhead to encourage more buds and limit unwanted seedlings. Pinch stems early in the season for a compact, bushier shape.