General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silvery blue
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Red
Other: Black-red with irregular bright red streaks that mature to bright red with burgundy center having a streaked outer margin
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23331

Common names
  • Pinks
  • Dianthus

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