Dianthus American Pie 'Key Lime Pie'
Dianthus American Pie 'Key Lime Pie' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its soft, creamy yellow blooms and delightful clove-like fragrance. Its neat, mounding habit and blue-green foliage make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Key Lime Pie Dianthus
- American Pie Dianthus Series
- Garden Pink
- Dianthus 'Key Lime Pie'
This charming flowering plant blooms from spring into early summer, often reblooming with proper care. It attracts pollinators while remaining deer resistant, making it a reliable and beautiful addition to any garden space.
- Soft creamy yellow fragrant blooms
- Sweet clove-like fragrance
- Compact mounding growth habit
- Attractive blue-green evergreen foliage
- Great for borders, containers, and rock gardens
- Deer resistant and pollinator friendly
- Easy-care and low maintenance plant
Note: Plant in well-drained soil with full sun exposure for best flowering and compact growth. Deadheading spent blooms will encourage repeat flowering.
Growing Zones: 5–9 (Outdoors)
| Mature Height: | 10–12 inches |
| Mature Width: | 10–12 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Dianthus 'Key Lime Pie' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Plant Type: | Flowering Perennial |
| Special Feature: | Fragrant Creamy Yellow Blooms |
FAQ's
What makes 'Key Lime Pie' Dianthus special?
It features unique creamy yellow blooms combined with a sweet clove-like fragrance and compact growth habit.
Does this plant rebloom?
Yes, it can rebloom from spring into early summer, especially when spent flowers are regularly removed.
Is it suitable for containers?
Yes, its compact size makes it perfect for containers, patio pots, and small garden spaces.
Is this plant easy to maintain?
Yes, it is low maintenance, drought tolerant once established, and requires minimal care.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, it attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your garden.
