Dianthus spp, Red ~ Dianthus, Red bats (3) Mike Prince from Bangalore

(3) Mike Prince from Bangalore

The small bell-like purple tinted white flowers raise up in terminals from the rootstalk above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies

Yellowing can be a problem in alkaline soils

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Tiny clusters of fragrant white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small orange berries

Dianthus spp, Red ~ Dianthus, Red bats (3) Mike Prince from BangaloreDianthus is a compact mat forming perennial with narrow foliage and sturdy upright flowering stems topped with typically 5 petaled flowers with frilled or zigzagged edges. The flowers have a spicy fragrance and come in various solid or two toned colors and and bloom first in spring and can continue to intermediately bloom through fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well drained soil. This selection is an