Dianthus plumarius

Dianthus plumarius ‘Rose de Mai’

Intoxicatingly fragrant lilac-pink flowers! 10 – 12″ tall. May – July. 5″ tall blue foliage. Full sun, well-drained soil. Makes an excellent corsage. Deadheading helps extend bloom time. Benefits from occasional lime applications. Garden accent. An heirloom variety introduced around 1820. Zone 4.