| Description | A biennial Dianthus that readily reseeds. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (die-An-thus)(bar-BAY-tus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Biennials |
| Sunlight | full to partial sun |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | well drained, tolerate higher pH |
| Temperature | prefers cooler climates |
| Flowers | many colors, single, dense clusters subtended by green bracts, not scented, starts 2 week of June |
| Dimensions | 4-15 inches tall depending on the cultivar |
| Propagation | seeds, division to insure true to the cultivar color |
| 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). |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills). #167-Boerner Botanical Gardens bloom data base (Wisconsin USA) |
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