Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides)
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides) is a low-growing perennial herb with vibrant, often fringed, pink to red flowers. It forms dense mats, ideal as groundcover for sunny, we
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Soil
Well-drained, neutral to alkaline, sandy or loamy.
Temperature
Cool to moderate
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Low to moderate
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sun
Moderate, drought tolerant once established
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Well-drained, neutral to alkaline, sandy or loamy.
Cool to moderate
Tolerates summer heat but prefers cooler nights
Outdoor
Low to moderate
Annual light feeding in spring
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.15-0.3 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Medium
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green, Blue-green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
1.5-2.5 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
50000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCaryophyllaceae
- genusDianthus
- speciesDianthus deltoides
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Non-toxic to humans and pets.