Hardy Dianthus
- Also Known As: Hardy Carnation, Cheddar Pinks
- Botanical Name: Dianthus x hybrids
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Water Demand: Low
- Landscape Use: Border - Edge, Container, Deer Resistant, Fragrance, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant
- Ornamental Color: Pink, Red, White, Lavender
- Native or Adapted: Adapted
- Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds, Birds, Butterflies
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Deciduous or Evergreen: Evergreen
- Plant Form: Upright
- Region: North Central Texas
- Plant Spread: 0' - 1'
- Plant Height: 0' - 1'
Description
Short-lived perennial. Need well-drained soil. Spicy clove fragrance. Attractive blue-gray evergreen foliage in tight and tidy mounds. Firewitch and Baths Pink are two of the most reliable selections.