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Caryophyllaceae
Fringed Pink
Dianthus superbus
Boldness and artistry.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Native to
- Europe, Northern Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 1-2 feet
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, alkaline
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 3-8
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- The deeply fringed petals look as if they've been cut with scissors, creating an elaborate lacy effect.
- Fringed pink has a sweet, clove-like fragrance that intensifies in the evening.
- The species name 'superbus' means 'superb,' and it was considered one of the finest wild flowers by Linnaeus.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the entire plant is used to treat urinary tract infections.
- Unlike many Dianthus species, fringed pink thrives in moist meadow conditions rather than dry rocky ones.
Color meanings
0
Admiration
1
Distinction
2
Artistic beauty