| Carnation | |
| Dianthus | |
| Clove Pink |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Wet Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Leaves: | Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Fragrant Other |
| Flower Color: | Blue Mauve Russet Bi-Color Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
| Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Pollution |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness Suitable for wintersowing Start indoors: 01 Can handle transplanting Will not come true from seed Other info: /hc14 ni |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip Cuttings: Root Layering |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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