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Caryophyllaceae

Gray-green leaves, 1-3" long, acute tip with entire margins; single flowers with no fragrance.

Plant Form or Habit: upright rounded

Plant Type: biennial

Plant Use: beds & borders

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: high medium

Flower Color: red, pink, purple, white

Blooming Period: spring

Height: 6-12"

Width: 12 - 24"

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: low

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Chinese Pinks are short-lived perennials; fusarium crown rot is main fungal problem; they do not do well repeatedly planted in the same area.