General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 20 inches
Plant Spread: 20 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silvery blue
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
White
Multi-Color: White with a magenta pink center
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Cottage Pink
  • Dianthus

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Location: My Garden
Date: May 2011
Location: In my garden
Date: 2012-05-09

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: Annie's Annuals Nursery
Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: In my garden
Date: 2014-07-10

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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