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Butterfly attractant Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' or Cheddar
Pinks flowers are fringed which make them look so dainty |
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Dianthus gratianopolitanus "Firewitch"
(Cheddar Pinks) |
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Origin: Europe, Asia
Light: Full sun
Height: 0.5'-1'
Spread: 8"-12"
Blooms: Fragrant, single, magenta-pink with white eye and fringed
edges, from spring-fall
Foliage: Silvery-grey,
narrow
Soil:
Well-drained, with small amount of lime added (pH 7.0)
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings, divisions
Uses: Border, bedding, hedges, mass planting, container, rock
garden
Caution: Plant may cause allergic reaction. Wash hands after
handling.
Comments: Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' or Cheddar Pinks
is a lovely low-growing mat-forming tropical perennial which attracts
bees and butterflies especially the Giant Swallowtail, Eastern Tigertail
and Skipper butterflies love them for their nectar. Deadhead to
promote more blooms. Cheddar Pinks looks lovely when grown in
masses in the rock garden.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
