A short lived perennial with bright orange flowers.
Pronunciation
(LICK-nis)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
(5)6-8
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average, evenly moist
Soil & Site
must be well drained
Flowers
orange to orange red flowers, notched petals
Leaves
dark green to purple bronze
Dimensions
8-10 inches tall
Propagation
cuttings, division
Cultivar Origin
A hyfrid between L. calcedonica and L. x haageana.
Misc Facts
Greek word for lamp in reference to the bright intensity of many of the flowers in the genus
Author's Notes
I have never personally grown this plant but talking to people that have their comment is great orange flowers but short lived. Overwintering was a problem.
Notes & Reference
#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)