General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silvery green, Blue green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Light pink flowers with magenta center rings
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: The main flush of bloom is mid-Spring to early Summer, with some sparse rebloom sometimes occurring throughout Summer into Fall.
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP13159

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Common names
  • Cheddar Pink
  • Dianthus

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Date: 2012-05-21

Date: 2012-05-21

Date: 2012-05-21

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