Family: Caryophyllaceae
(kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) Species: arenarius (ar-en-AR-ee-us)
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneDanger N/ABloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost By simple layering Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |