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Deptford pink
Dianthus armeria
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A charming cottage garden perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage and clusters of small pink flowers with darker spots or stripes. It attracts pollinators and reseeds readily in suitable conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Southern Europe
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
flower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation