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Caryophyllaceae
Alpine Pink
Dianthus alpinus
Mountain resilience.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Native to
- Eastern Alps, Austria
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 0.2-0.5 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, alkaline, rocky soil
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Alpine Pink grows naturally on limestone cliffs above 5,000 feet elevation.
- Each flower features a distinctive spotted pattern at its center resembling an eye.
- The plant forms dense cushion-like mats that help it survive harsh alpine winds.
- Its scientific name 'alpinus' directly references its high-altitude mountain habitat.
- Alpine Pink was one of the first alpine plants cultivated in English rock gardens in the 1800s.
Color meanings
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boldness
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admiration