| Carnation | |
| Dianthus | |
| Clove Pink |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Dry |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8a |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Resistances: | Tolerates foot traffic Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Pollinators: | Cleistogamous |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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