This old-fashioned biennial with its cheerful pink and white blossoms in the late spring is a mainstay of cottage gardens.
Latin Name
Dianthus barbatus
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Also Known As
Gillyflower
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 1'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Attracted Wildlife
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Skin irritant
Colors
Native Range
Southern Europe
History
They were introduced to European gardens in the 12th by Carthusian monks and by the mid 1700s they were popular in colonial America.
Other Details
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Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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