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Peacock-eye Pink

Dianthus pavonius

Field notes

Dianthus pavonius, the peacock-eye pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant of the genus Dianthus of the family Caryophyllaceae.

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7 native animals
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Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Elder Aphid, Banded Thintail, Western Flower Thrips, American Serpentine Leaf Miner 5
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Old World Swallowtail, Bedstraw Hawkmoth 2

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Full sun
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Loam Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Plant type: Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.