General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Flowers: Showy
Uses: Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 14-28
Depth to plant seed: 1/8 inch deep
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Other info: Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outside when large enough to handle.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Carnation
  • Dianthus
  • Clove Pink

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Location: My garden, KY
Date: July 2020

Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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