Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
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Common Name: Border Carnation  
Plant photo of: Dianthus caryophyllus
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In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Border carnations or a tender carnation typically used as annuals in our harsh winter climate. They have all the characteristics of the tougher dianthus, such as fragrant flowers, an array of pinks and reds, attractive blue-grey foliage, and a dense mounding habit, but without the AI nice choice to edge borders or pathways, or in containers.