| Family | CARYOPHYLLACEAE |
| Genus species | Dianthus ruprechtii Schischk. ex Grossh. |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Altitude | 1600-2200m |
| Description | stems glabrous, basal leaves linear, 2-3cm, stem leaves 3-6 pairs, 7-10cm, linear, acute, appresed to stem, flowers 4-6 in dense heads, calyx cylindrical, petals orbiculate |
| Size | 20-45cm |
| Color | red |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | tuft |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C division in early spring; cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Asia-Temperate
Caucasus (North Caucasus , Transcaucasus) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | CARYOPHYLLACEAE
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