Lipstick Maltese Cross is a rugged perennial with upright bronze-green foliage. Tall stems sport large scarlet red-orange flowers in summer that are followed by attractive seedpods in fall. Best color in full sun and moist well-drained soil. Drought tolerant once established.
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| Height: | 3' - 4' | 
| Spread: | 1.5' - 2' | 
| Spacing: | 2’ | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 4 - 8 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Red | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Maiden Grass, Gayfeather, Catmint
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
