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<strong>Common</strong> <strong>Name</strong>: Dianthus – Firewitch<br />

<strong>Botanical</strong> <strong>Name</strong>: Dianthus gratianopolitanus – Fire Witch<br />

Plant Type: Perennial<br />

Light Requirement: Sun/part sun<br />

Water Requirement: Very low<br />

Heat/Drought Tolerance: High<br />

Height: 4 to 6 inch high<br />

Width/Spacing: 12-18 inches wide<br />

Flower Color: Magenta-pink<br />

Blooming Period: April thru September<br />

Plant Form or Habit: Spreading perennial<br />

Foliage Color and Texture: Gray-green<br />

Butterfly or bird attracter:<br />

Deer Resistant: High<br />

Plant Use: Border Plant. Rock Gardens, groundcover<br />

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Fire Witch' has evergreen,<br />

blue-green linear foliage and showy, profuse, fragrant<br />

magenta-pink blooms Spring-Fall. Very good performer.<br />

Its spreading tendency makes it an outstanding groundcover,<br />

particularly on dry slopes. Many plants placed together create a<br />

pool of deep blue foliage when not in bloom.<br />

Tough, beautiful, and easy-to-grow. Recommended for<br />

borders, rock gardens, along walks or paths, and for edging.<br />

Grown close together, it is an excellent groundcover. With its<br />

grassy blue-green foliage and profuse blooming time, 'Fire<br />

Witch' is one not to miss. Deadhead to promote continued bloom.<br />

Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon. Heat and<br />

humidity resistant, cold tolerant and moderately tolerant of salt. Deer tend to avoid. Moderate growth rate.<br />

Mature size 6" high and 12-18" wide, spacing 6-12".<br />

Source of data: http://classygroundcovers.com/item----161&affl=google-dianthus-baths-pink?gclid=COGXktWI95oCFQQRswod63lAdw<br />

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The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating<br />

A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program.

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