| Carnation | |
| Clove Pink | |
| Dianthus |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color |
| Flowers: | Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | Russet |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Winter Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| Uses: | Dried Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Suitable for wintersowing |
| Pollinators: | Water |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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