species 11,265 observations

Chinese-pink

Dianthus chinensis

Field notes

Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as rainbow pink or China pink, is a species of Dianthus native to northern China, Korea, Mongolia, and southeastern Russia. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 30–50 cm tall.

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2 native animals
supported in the US

Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Nessus Sphinx 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Erect Mounding
Plant type: Annual Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.