Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes

                                   |  About Us  | Become a Member | Contact Us  |  News & Events  |  History  |  Nature  |  Recreation  |How to Help  |

Up

 

Deptford Pink
Dianthus armeria		  
Family Pink  (Caryophyllaceae)
Bloom Summer
Habitat Meadows, Fields
Status Non-Native
Cycle Annual/Perennial
Height 8-20"
Flower Pink to red flowers at tips of stems are composed of 5 wedge-shaped petals with white spots.  The petals are rounded with notches at the tips.  Flowers are about 1/2 inch in diameter.
Leaf Leaves are narrow and linear 1-2 inches long and 1/4 inch wide occurring in pairs along the stem.
Notes Stems are mostly smooth.

Any Questions?  Contact Web Page Editor  231-421-1645