Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophullus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native: Probably Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Reliable perennial in USDA zones 6-9
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall
Variety Information: 1"–3" mostly double blossoms in shades of scarlet, pink, purple, white, yellow, and bi-colors; sweet clove scent.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 14–21 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
