Flowers & garden choices · Western North Carolina field companion

Dianthus / pinks

Dianthus spp.

**Flowers**☀ Full sunJean-Pol GRANDMONT ↗ · CC BY 3.0
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Deadhead to extend bloom

Type: Perennial (some Annual/Biennial)
Light Req.: Full Sun
Height × Width: 6–24 in × 12–18 in
USDA Zone: 3–9

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Type

Perennial (some Annual/Biennial)

Light Req.

Full Sun

Water Req.

Drought Tolerant

Soil Req.

Well-Drained / Rocky

More growing details

USDA Zone

3–9

Height × Width

6–24 in × 12–18 in

Bloom Time & Color

Spring–Summer / Pink, Red, White

Native Status

Native / Hybrid

Pollinator Interest

Bees Butterflies

Wildlife Value

Pollinator

Maintenance Level

Low

Drought Tolerance

High

Notes

Deadhead to extend bloom

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**Dianthus**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

**Dianthus Firecracker - Not in bloom**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

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**Dianthus_Red**☀ Full sunSupplied Perennials collection · photographer unrecorded

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