Dianthus

'Neon Star' Dianthus
(Hardy Pinks) - Dianthus is the quintessential perennial cottage flower noted for its grass-like blue green foliage (semi evergreen) and abundant starry, spicily fragrant flowers, appearing spring and summer.  The Neon Star variety has vibrant, florescent pink flowers, is compact and mounding.  [Full sun / well drained soils / deer resistant / borders / containers, mixed plantings, cut flower gardens, scented gardens, butterfly gardens.]