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Dianthuscaryophyllus

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Dianthus caryophyllus by Terri1948
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Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
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Species
caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
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Soil pH requirements

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