| Cheddar Pink | |
| Dianthus |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 3 |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy Malodorous |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Time: | Late winter and early spring Spring Year Round |
| Inflorescence Type: | Compound Umbel |
| Uses: | Dye production Medicinal Herb Cut Flower Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Layering |
| Pollinators: | Water Moths and Butterflies Flies |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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