Dianthus Species, Wild Pink

Dianthusmonspessulanus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
monspessulanus (monz-pess-yoo-LAN-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Calgary, AB (Zone 3b) | November 2008 | positive

This is a dianthus with rather unkempt-looking mauve-pink flowers and narrow green foliage to about 4" tall; hardy in zone 3 and blooms t...Read More

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