Family: Caryophyllaceae
Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus Green Ball
Common Name: Green Ball Dianthus
| Description | The flower looks like a ball of green moss. |
| Pronunciation | (die-AN-thus)(bar-BAY-tus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Flowers | green, ball, made of many soft hairy filaments, make good cut flowers |
| Dimensions | 12-14 by 10-12 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | may reseed |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Author's Notes | I have seen it listed as a perennial but will list as an annual until I have proof it is hardy to zone #5. |
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