🌸 Dianthus
Dianthus spp.
ornamentals
Perennial
Caryophyllaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Low
🗺️ Zones
3-9
🧪 Soil pH
6.5-7.5
🪴 Soil Type
Well-draining, slightly alkaline
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
8-12 in
📐 Height
6-18 in
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (4)
Both Mediterranean plants loving dry, alkaline soil
Traditional cottage garden pairing; dianthus deters some rose pests
Aromatic herb companion; both prefer dry conditions
Low-growing herb groundcover beneath dianthus
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Susceptible to juglone toxicity
📝 Growing Notes
Spicy clove fragrance. Silver-blue foliage. Excellent edging. Long bloom if deadheaded.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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