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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 2 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Height: Flowers are essentially stemless
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds: Seeds germinate after a cold period.
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dianthus

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Location: My garden in N E Pa.

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
Comments:
  • Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Mar 7, 2013 11:18 AM concerning plant:
    One of the tiniest dianthus, forms a small mound with a texture that feels like tufted moss. Requires excellent drainage in winter. Slow grower. Will do well in a trough.
  • Posted by LindsayG (Grapevine, Texas - Zone 8a) on Apr 8, 2021 7:58 AM concerning plant:
    Very hardy in North Texas.

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