Dianthus Species, Wild Pink
Dianthus freynii
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info) |
| Species: | freynii (FRAY-nee-eye) (Info) |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Foliage Color:
Orange/Apricot
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
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:
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
Gardeners' Notes:
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