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Maiden Pink

Dianthus deltoides, Caryophyllaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Birds Foot VioletViola pedata
Pollinator Sharing
Blackfoot DaisyMelampodium leucanthum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Blue FescueFestuca glauca
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

ChickweedStellaria media

Chickweed can compete with and suppress low-growing perennials like maiden pink

Snow-in-SummerCerastium tomentosum

Snow-in-summer aggressive spreading can overwhelm smaller rock garden plants like maiden pink

Uses

Functions

Pollinator Support

Common Questions

What zones does Maiden Pink grow in?

Maiden Pink grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Maiden Pink?

Good companions for Maiden Pink include Birds Foot Violet, Blackfoot Daisy, Blue Fescue.

Design guilds with Maiden Pink and see companion relationships visually.

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