Family: Caryophyllaceae
Scientific Name: Dianthus gratianopolitanus Sternkissen
Common Name: Dianthus Star Cushion, Sternkissen Dianthus
| Description | Forms a compact mound (or mat) of blue green foliage with a mass of fragrant pink blooms |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Sunlight | sun, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers well drained, moderately rich, slightly alkaline soils, easily rots in poorly drained soils |
| Temperature | tolerates and even thrives in cooler temperatures |
| Flowers | small, five petals, pink |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | 1-4 inches by 12 inches (HS) |
| Propagation | division, cuttings |
| Cultivar Origin | A compact selection of Cheddar Pink. |
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