In article , Lynda Thornton
writes
Hi

Just been browsing the Thompson&Morgan seed catalogue, looking for
lychnis coronaria which I love and would like to try growing in my
garden but their seed list also includes lychnis chalcedonia which
sounds almost identical - anyone know what the difference is and which
would be easier to grow?

I think this is the right way round ...

L chalcedonica is the maltese cross - incredibly bright red flowers, not
as large as L coronaria but with just as much impact by reason of their
garishness, green foliage, petals with a notch (hence the maltese cross
name)

L coronaria has grey foliage and comes in two colours, puce which I
hate, and white.

Both are very easy from seed.

L chalcedonica may be more tolerant of soggy wet soil.

--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm