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Sweet Purple White Bicolor Dianthus

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Bi-color Dianthus

Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet Purple White Bicolor' 

A reliable repeat bloomer perennial with fragrant blooms that feature purple-pink petals with a darker purple center.
Ideal for drawing in butterflies and hummingbirds while also being sun tolerant.

The beautiful flowers of this perennial appear in late spring and last until mid-summer with infrequent re-blooming until frost.

Height: 18-36 in 
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-14 in
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