General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12 - 18 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Blue-gray
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cottage Pink
  • Dianthus
Also sold as:
  • Rose du Mai

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Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California
Date: 2013-04-08
Location: My garden
Date: 2023-07-05
Location: In my Mom’s garden
Location: Ohio
Date: 2010-05-20
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Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2016-04-02
Zone 9b. Incredible sweet fragrance.
Location: Ohio
Date: 2010-05-15
Three plants that have grown together.
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Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Location: Ohio
Date: 2010-05-14
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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