Category: Rarium | Sub-Category: Alpine and Rock Garden
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Dianthus pavonius
Family: Caryophyllaceae
(P) to 4″. Southwestern Alps. Low, needle-leaved cushions smothered in early summer with deep to pale rose-pink flowers. Blooms are quite large with a distinctive buff reverse. An ideal choice for the rock garden. June. Sun and well-drained soil. 4 & T2