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Dianthusmyrtinervius

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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
myrtinervius (mer-tin-er-vee-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Hope Valley, Rhode Island

Knoxville, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

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(Zone 8a) | August 2004 | positive

This is a very variable plant. In some situations it stays tiny (just a few inches across) while other times it spreads almost without li...Read More

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