Common names:
Carnation
Hardy Carnation
Dianthus
Clove Pink

Also sold as:
  • Grenadin King of Blacks

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Shrub
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 3
Flowers:Malodorous
Uses:Suitable for miniature gardens
Resistances:Deer Resistant
Tolerates dry shade
Propagation: Seeds:Depth to plant seed
Pollinators:Self
Containers:Preferred depth
Conservation status:Near Threatened (NT)

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Amazing photo! by sandnsea2 Jul 1, 2013 1:55 PM 1

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