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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 10 inches
Plant Spread: 14 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Fragrant
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Pink
Red
White
Other: Raspberry colored blossoms with tiny light pink spots and a sharply precise, white picotee edge on each petal
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Sheer back to foliage for re-bloom
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP23483

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Common names
  • Dianthus

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-05-09
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-05-09
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-05-09
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2011-05-09

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by Joy

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