Firewitch Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with blue-gray foliage and hairy stems. A profuse bloom of spicy-scented magenta pink flowers bloom first in spring and can continue to intermediately bloom through 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: 3 - 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. 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 IMAGES: Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978217926) , CC BY-SA 2.0 , (2) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3977452253) , CC BY-SA 2.0 , (3) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978212822) , CC BY-SA 2.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.