| Common
Name: |
'Firewitch' |
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| Ornamental
Features: |
Beautiful grass like foliage that is a gray-green color. Fragrant pink flowers in spring. Will bloom again if spent flowers are removed. Mature size of 6 to 8 inches. |
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| Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Prostrate habit covers ground area well; fast growing perennial. |
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| Landscape
Value: |
Low growing Dianthus that works well as a ground cover and edges. |
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| Hardiness: |
Zones 4 to 9 |
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| Culture: |
Likes full sun, will handle temps down below freezing, but prefers temps below 90 degrees during the day. Quickest growth is with frequent waterings in a well draining mix or soil. Soluble fertilizer/top dress with slow release to low to mod rates. |
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| Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Cell pack to 1 gallon - 12 weeks |
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| Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture, division, cuttings. |
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| Pest/Disease
Problems: |
Avoid growing in heavy soils or standing water. |
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More
Information: |
Beautiful grass like foliage that is a gray-green color. Fragrant pink flowers top this groundcover in spring. Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9. |
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