Dianthus petraeus ssp. noeanus

Also Known As

Dianthus kitaibelii
Dianthus petraeus noeanus
Dianthus petraeus var. noeanus
Fragrant Snowflake Garden Pink
Wild Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dianthus petraeus ssp. noeanus plant details

Dianthus petraeus ssp. noeanus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous and grassy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus petraeus ssp. noeanus

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus petraeus ssp. noeanus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You'd think that you were looking at a difficult to grow, rock garden plant when you see this baby. A 8"-12" cushion of tiny bristly foliage that sends up lotsa 6" stems of extremely fragrant, pure white flowers in late Spring. But noooo, its happy just about anywhere.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Medium sized species, a little under a foot tall, with dark green foliage. Some people give it the common name of "Snowflake dianthus" which seems rather appropriate as the fragrant, white, midsummer flowers are come with a long, delicate fringe along the petal margins. Very distinctive. Zone 5