| Cheddar Pink | |
| Dianthus |
| Plant Habit: | Vine |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Russet |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Summer |
| Uses: | Erosion control Cooked greens Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Wasps Bumblebees |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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