Plant Details

Dianthus superbus

Fringed Pink

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General Information

Scientific name: Dianthus superbus
Also known as: Fringed Pink

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun, Partial shade

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers, Leaves, Nectar
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(3)
Features:
Fragrant

Description

The leaves, stems, and buds of this plant can be boiled and eaten as 'pot herbs,' and the young plants are also edible. It is reported that the plant contains saponins, but that the leaves themselves are not toxic. This is likely because the saponin content is too low to be harmful. Additionally, children suck on the flowers of this plant to enjoy the sweet, edible nectar.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 15/09