Botanical Name: Dianthus species
Common Name: Dianthus
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape clumping, upright herbaceous perennial with blue-green foliage and long, slender stems; various sizes available
Height to 3'
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun
Soil prefers a light, well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy – Zones 1-24
 
Morphology:
Leaves blue-green, linear to lanceolate, 2-3" long, alternate, usually reflexed
Flowers terminal, usually double flowers in pink, white, red or violet, to 3" across – very fragrant
Fruit 4-valved capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings, division
 
Usage:
good facer plant or filler for perennial borders, good in cottage gardens, cutting beds or mixed with other perennials; excellent cut flower for color and fragrance
 
Landscape Care:
Watering average watering; tolerates somewhat dry conditions well
Fertilizing slow-release, balanced fertilizer in spring
Pruning dead-head frequently; can be headed hard in fall
Pests/Diseases rust, fusarium wilt
Special Conditions/Other discard wilt-infected plants
 
Origin: Southern Europe
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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