Zone 4 to Zone 9
Plant Shapes:
Carpet
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A compact species of Pinks, especially useful in the rock garden, in an alpine trough garden or gravel scree. This forms a low carpet or cushion of blue-green leaves, bearing good-sized starry single flowers in late spring. Blooms are in various shades of pink, with a sweet clove fragrance. Drought-tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Evergreen, so do not prune in fall or spring. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies. Unlike most Dianthus this species prefers lime-free neutral to acidic soils.
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