Dianthus gratianopolitanus Star Cushion

(=‘Sternkissen’) A compact selection of the Cheddar Pinks, especially useful as an edging plant, in the rock garden or in an alpine trough garden This forms a low cushion of blue-grey leaves, bearing small starry pink single flowers in late spring with a sweet clove fragrance. Drought-tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Evergreen, so do not prune in fall or spring. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies.