Family: Caryophyllaceae
(kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) Species: gratianopolitanus (grat-ee-an-oh-pol-it-AH-nus) Cultivar: Firewitch
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Category Alpines and Rock GardensGroundcovers Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenHerbaceous Foliage Color BronzeHeight 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) |
Where to Grow Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zoneCan be grown as an annual Danger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Pollen may cause allergic reaction Bloom Color PinkRose/Mauve Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsFlowers are fragrant Bloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Mid 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) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From herbaceous stem cuttingsFrom seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |