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Dianthus Eastern Star
Common Name: Dianthus Eastern Star
Dianthus ‘Eastern Star’ is a compact, mounded perennial valued for its neat form and striking deep red, fringed flowers with lighter centers that bloom in late spring and often repeat into summer, creating a bold display, with blue-gray evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest. Mature Size: Width: 12–18 in Height: 6–10 in USDA Zones: 3a–8b (best performance in well-drained soils; dislikes winter wet) Light: Full sun Blooms: Deep red fringed flowers with lighter centers in late spring with possible rebloom Soil: Well-drained; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established 🌸 Landscape Uses Borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings 🌼 Attracts & Tolerances Attracts: Bees, butterflies Tolerances: Deer resistant, drought, heat
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 6-10" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting, Border, Rock Garden |
| Shape: | Spreading, Compact, Mounded |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained, Alkaline |
| Flower Color: | Red, Rose |
| Fall Color: | Blue Green |
