A purple to rosy purple Dianthus which is part of the Supra Series.
Pronunciation
(dy-AN-thus)
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average, well drained
Flowers
1.5 inch, 5-petaled rosy pink to purple fringed petal edges, flowers borne on scapes above the foliage
Leaves
grass-like, linear, gray green
Dimensions
8-12 inches tall by 3/4 spread, mounding
Propagation
seeds, cuttings
Misc Facts
Genus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com).
Notes & Reference
#144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)