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Introduction
Dianthus is a large family of plants containing Sweet Willams, Pinks and Carnations. All are easy to grow.
Dianthus is a large family of plants containing Sweet Willams, Pinks and Carnations. All are easy to grow. Smaller varieties make great ground covers while taller ones are nice for cutting.
Dianthus categories
- Perennials
- Daylilies
- Artemesia
- Bamboos
- Begonias
- Euphorbias
- Ferns
- Geraniums
- Hostas
- Ornamental Grasses
- Peonies
- African Violets
- Gingers
- Heaths and Heathers
- Delphiniums
- Phlox
- Rushes and Sedges
- Grasses
- Astilbe
- Perennial Salvias
- Penstemon
- Clematis
- Coneflowers
- Coral Bells
- Poppies
- Speedwell
- Sedum and Stonecrop
- Yarrow
- Anemone
- Dianthus
- Lisianthus
- Bee Balm
- Bellflower
- Asters
- Coreopsis
- Ajuga
- Ranunculus
- Columbine
- Foxgloves
- Hollyhocks
- Gaillardia
- Shasta Daisy
- Balloon Flower
- Eupatorium
- Helleborus
- Chrysanthemum
- Primrose (perennial)
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Weekend Project: Build a Better Garden Bed
by chief cultivator on March 19, 2010
1. Start at ground level. Work in wheel... read more
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Posts on Dianthus
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Fall is for Planting
by dig the dirt editor on April 08, 2010
about groundcovers | perennials | choosin... read more
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read more about perennials
by dig the dirt editor on April 07, 2010
Salvia greggii 'Lipstick' Click on any of t... read more
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perennials: the tools of the trade
by dig the dirt editor on April 07, 2010
about perennials | read more ab... read more
Dianthus Q&A
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What kind of camera do you use to photograph your plants and blooms?by FigTree | (12 answers)Answer this
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