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Family: Caryophyllaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Foliage color: Gray-green
Flower color: White with a dark pink to red center
Bloom time: Late spring through summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadheading improves appearance and encourages continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and bees
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Works Well In:
● Cottage Gardens
● Rock Gardens
● Pathways & Walkways
● Pollinator GardensCompanion Plants:
Candytuft Purple coneflowers
Salvias Blue fescue
Yarrows Creeping phloxDesign Tip:
Position this distinctive dianthus where visitors naturally view it from above, such as beside patios or along raised beds. The intricate flower patterns become more noticeable at close range, adding refined detail that rewards careful observation throughout the blooming season.