Lavender+Eye Dianthus is a compact mat-forming evergreen perennial with dark green foliage and hairy stems. Fragrant double soft lavender-pink flowers with red eyes and frilled edges bloom first in late spring into summer, and again in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil. Type: Perennial Height: 0.5' - 1’ Spread: 0.5’ - 1’ Spacing: 0.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Spring , Summer , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Susceptible to rot and rust. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Garden , Rock Gardens , Foundational Plantings , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox , Speedwell , Coneflower IMAGE: loggedout, Driftwood Flowers - panoramio , CC BY 3.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.