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Carnation 'Joy'

Dianthuscaryophyllus

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Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)

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Species

caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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