General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 6-9 inches
Plant Spread: 6-12 inches
Leaves: Glaucous
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Fall
Uses: Erosion control
Cut Flower
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 14,895
Parentage: Neon Star x Unknown

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Trade name information:
Series: Star Single™
Trade Name: Fire Star
Cultivar name: 'Devon Xera'
Common names
  • Cheddar Pink
  • Pinks
  • Dianthus

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Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05

Date: 2007-06-10
Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Location: Conservation Garden Park, West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2016-06-11
Location: zone 5
Date: 2012-05-05
Location: KALAMA WA
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-04-01
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
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