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Dianthus Species, Wild Pink

Dianthusfreynii

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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

freynii (FRAY-nee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Orange/Apricot

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Regional

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

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Dallas, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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