Scientific Name: Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Common Name: Cheddar Pinks
Hardiness Zone: 3a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)
Blooming Season: Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant
General Information: A profusion of fragrant flowers and blue-green foliage makes a beautiful display in the hummingbird or rock garden, at the garden’s edge, or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive planted with artemisia or catmint. Prefers a sweet (alkaline) soil pH.
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 6 - 9" (15 - 23cm)
Height: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Width: 4 - 6" (10 - 15cm)
Exposure: Sun