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  8. Maiden Pink

species 23,534 observations

Maiden Pink

Dianthus deltoides

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

17 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 9
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher, Old World Swallowtail, Clouded Sulphur, Checkered White 8

Children

  • Maiden Pink

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
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Dry soil Poor soil Rabbits
Habit
Clumping Mounding Spreading
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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