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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: To 3 cm.
Plant Spread: 4 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Inflorescence Height: To 5 cm.
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Stratify seeds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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  • Dianthus

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Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2012-12-02
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: May 30, 2010
Photo by KENPEI
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Photo by KENPEI
Location: Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, Osaka, Japan.
Date: May 30, 2011
Photo by KENPEI

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