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Dianthus arenarius

 
Dianthus arenarius
sand pink

Common name sand pink
Family caryophyllaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z3-8)
Flowers pink (summer)
Size 6-12"
Light sun
Cultural notes well-drained soil
From seed germinates easily at room temperatures
detailed seed-starting info below

Fairly typical smaller dianthus, with fragrant fringed flowers that have delicate white markings on their petals. According to my sources, flowers should have been pink, so this may be misidentified.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Seed from '05 trade. Baggy 70F (80%G, 4-6d)


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