Another species of Dianthus, these flowers are called Carnations by some. During the spring and summer, this plant produces sweetly fragrant blossoms, delicate and heavily fringed.
The young leaves of the Fringed Pink are edible and may be boiled to make a drink.
Duration: Biennial/Perennial Bloom Time: Summer Height: 12” to 18” Spacing: 9” to 12” Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Medium USDA Zone: 3a-9
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.