Dianthus
Dianthus
Spicy clove-scented pinks with fringed petals in pink, red, white, or salmon, one of the best long-blooming edgers and front-of-border perennials for sun.
Mildly toxic to cats
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Chewing it can cause vomiting, and contact can irritate skin, which is worth remembering when a bunch comes indoors.
Bloom Season
May - Aug
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Sun Requirements
○ Full Sun6+ hours direct
Water Needs
Low
Drought tolerant
Size & Zones
6-18" tall
USDA Zones 3-10
Bloom Colors
Pink
Red
White
Traits
△ Deer Resistant✿ Pollinator Friendly❋ Fragrant✂ Cut Flower▢ Container Friendly
Soil
SandyPoor Soil
Where to buy
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