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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 6 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Gray-green, Blue-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Groundcover
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Dianthus

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Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-10-08
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-05
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-10
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-05
Location: My garden, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; zone 3.
Date: 2011-07-17
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-05-10

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery

Photo Courtesy of Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, Inc Used with Perm

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