Dianthus barbatus Nigrescens Group |
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or biennial Hardiness zones: 4-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost |
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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple-red Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer Leaves: purple | ||||||||
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