Dianthus arpadianus

Common name(s): alpine pinks

Description: perennial; a very dense, evergreen cushion of pointed blue-green foliage. Pale flowers on relatively long stems are held above the foliage in spring. 

Height: to 4 in. Spread: to 15 in.

Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below

Distribution: N. Aegean Islands, NW Turkey

Drought: adapted to 4 months of summer drought