| Description | A Dianthus with incredible dark reddish-black flowers. Reported to be perennial down to zones 4-5? |
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| Pronunciation | (die-AN-thus)(bar-BAY-tus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Temperature | likes color weather |
| Flowers | medium to dark reddish black, borne on a flat topped terminal cluster, mildly fragrant |
| Dimensions | 12 inches |
| Maintenance | cut back after blooming to promote another bloom |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | Introduced in 2001 by Plant Delights Nursery, North Carolina (USA). |
| Misc Facts | Genus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com). |
| Author's Notes | I have seen this plant many times and the flower color will vary from red to deep red to reddish-black that is almost black. This may be because of the time of year, weather or amount of sun? |
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