Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
· Hardiness Zones: 5-9
· Height: 6-8 inches
· Spread: 10-12 inches
· Bloom Time: May to September
· Bloom: rose-pink double flowers
· Light: full sun
· Soil: average, well-drained
· Moisture: medium; drought tolerant
· Use: rock garden or small border front; dense mats may be grown together to form ground cover
· Care: trim lightly after blooming to maintain compact mound; can divide in spring or fall (not always easy)
· Concerns: susceptible to crown rot and rust, particularly in poorly-drained soils
· Native to: hybrid cultivar
· Notes: mound shaped foliage
· Supplier: The Flower Factory
· Teaching Garden Location & Code: Rock Garden C248
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