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The genus Dianthus is from the Greek dios,"divine" and anthos, "flower." Reasons for this designation are lost to antiquity, although John Gerard, English herbalist, (1545–1611) wrote of Dianthus barbatus; These plantes are not used either in meate or medicine, but esteemed for their beautie to decke up gardens, the bosomes of the beautiful, garlands and crownes for pleasure."
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Beach Sunflower Helianthus debilis
Helianthus debilis is a rugged little native of the North American Gulf Coast. The prostrate foliage sports cheery little yellow flowers and is content to live in dry, sandy conditions. It is even used for dune stabilization in some areas. It is extremely drought tolerant and attractive to bees and butterflies. The Dune Sunflower is tolerant of salty conditions as long as it isn't exposed long-term to standing salt water or salt spray. After flowering, trim back heavily to keep tidy and to encourage a second flush of blooms. Helianthus debilis reseeds easily and can sometimes become invasive if left untended. Hardy to 15F (-9.4C), it is a care-free ground cover for an garden in a warm climate.
