Carnation | |
Dianthus | |
Clove Pink |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Flowers: | Nocturnal |
Uses: | Useful for timber production |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
Pollinators: | Wasps |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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