Common names:
Pink
Dianthus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Biennial
Sun Requirements:Partial Shade to Full Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences:Dry
Soil pH Preferences:Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Blooms on new wood
Other
Flower Color:Blue
Flower Size:4"-5"
Flower Time:Late fall or early winter
Uses:Erosion control
Resistances:Pollution
Propagation: Other methods:Division
Containers:Prefers to be under-potted
Not suitable for containers
Awards and Recognitions:AAS (All-America Selection®)
Conservation status:Critically Endangered (CR)

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