| Description | A low mat forming ground cover perennial. Produces masses of small flowers on wiry stems from late May through most of June. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Sunlight | full sun to partial shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers well drained, moderately rich, slightly alkaline soils, easily rots in poorly drained soils |
| Flowers | 3/4", petals wavy to notched margins, found on 8"-10" wiry flowering stems. The stems fork ending in a solitary flower blooming end of May through June. Colors are red, rose, pink and bi color. |
| Leaves | mat of grass-like foliage reaching 4"-6" tall, foliage may have a dark purple tint in the fall as the weather gets cooler |
| Dimensions | With the flower up to 10", without flowers 4"-6". |
| Maintenance | cut back old flower stalks, shear plants to promote fresh growth |
| Propagation | easy from seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | Europe |
| 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 | It has been a short lived perennial for me, lasting only a few years. If divided every spring the growth process is renewed and it starts over. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage) #06-Perennials for the American Gardens (Clasusen and Ekastro) |
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