General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: In the cooler seasons, the leaves of this cultivar tend to take on purplish-red tones and then turn green again in Spring
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Pink
Red
Other: Deep rose-red, Rose, Cherry red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Self sows
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Maiden Pink
  • Dianthus

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Location: St Louis
Date: 2011-04-30

Courtesy Outsidepride
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: St Louis
Date: 2009-05-03

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic

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