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Dianthus barbatus 'Purple Bouquet'

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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info)
Species: barbatus (bar-BAY-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Purple Bouquet

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Joan	On Jul 4, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Some resources note that Dianthus leaves can cause mild toxicity if ingested. Reports of skin irritation and dermatitis have been reported after coming in contact with the leaves. The toxic principal is Triterpenoid saponins We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Positive	trackinsand	On Jan 1, 2009, trackinsand from mid central, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: this is a wonderful, constant bloomer in my central florida garden. i believe the proper name is Dianthus barbatus integerrima 'Bouquet Purple', not 'Purple Bouquet'. it is readily available here at lowe's and even my local ace hardware. it is pest free and well-behaved. it even blooms through a frost.
Neutral	smiln32	On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: This plant has a lightly scented, lavender bloom. They have a maximun height of 20" and a spread of 10" to 12" . It makes for a gorgeous cut flower. Prefers full sun, but is tolerant of most soil conditions and has no picky moisture requirements.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Cayucos, California
Sarasota, Florida
Umatilla, Florida
Marietta, Georgia
Fishers, Indiana
Silver Springs, Nevada
West Chester, Pennsylvania
Lufkin, Texas

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