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Cottage Pink

Dianthus plumarius

Zones 39perennial12" tall🐝 pollinator

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Peak bloom: May

How to plant

Plant in spring in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Clove-scented; deer-resistant.

Sunlight
full sun
Spacing
12" between plants
Mature height
12"
Row placement
front of bed

From authoritative sources

Aggregated from USDA PLANTS.

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