Snowfire dianthus
Dianthus 'Snowfire'
AAS Winner 1978
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Snowfire' dianthus (Dianthus 'Snowfire') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Blue fescue, and Baby's breath.