Family: Caryophyllaceae
Scientific Name: Dianthus chinenesis Velvet an Lace
Common Name: Dainthus Velvet and Lace
| Description | A short lived perennial with dark maroon flowers. |
| Pronunciation | (dye-AN-thus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 6-9 |
| Sunlight | full, some shade |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | well drained, gritty |
| Flowers | double, dark maroon, narrow lacy white edges |
| Leaves | bluish grey |
| Dimensions | 6-12 by 6-12 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | deadhead, cut back hard after blooming |
| Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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