Dianthus pinifolius

Also Known As

Pine-Leaved Pink
Pinelieaf Garden Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Dianthus pinifolius plant details

Dianthus pinifolius is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus pinifolius

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus pinifolius

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Turkey and the Balkans and formerly known as Dianthus androsace. Siskiyou distributed this a couple years back, nice enough however given the name I expected something tighter, flowers are clustered in tight heads atop 5 to 8cm scapes.