| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 8 - 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 24 - 36 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Blue-gray |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Late summer or early fall |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Groundcover Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Bees Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
« Add a new plant to the database
» Search the Dianthus Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name
« See the general plant entry for Dianthus
