SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

COMMON NAME: Firewitch Dianthus

GARDEN SIZE: 12 inches tall x 12 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Fast

USDA ZONE: 3 - 9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Compact matt-forming

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; blue-gray

FLOWERS: Lightly fragrant, magenta-pink

PLANT ORIGIN: Central and western Europe, from the United Kingdom to Ukraine.

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Feeds local bees and lepidoptera (moths and butterflies)

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Deadhead to encourage additional blooming. Prune off brown material as needed for aesthetics.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Could be mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Research further if concerned.

USES: Borders, Groundcover, Cottage Gardens, Containers