A true alpine treasure, Dianthus sternbergii is a compact, mat-forming perennial prized for its intricate, fringed flowers and tidy growth habit. Native to the limestone mountains of the Balkans—particularly in countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia—it thrives in rocky, well-drained habitats where it nestles between stones and crevices.
From late spring into early summer, this species produces a profusion of starry, pale pink to lavender blooms, each delicately fringed and lightly scented. Its fine, blue-green foliage forms neat cushions that remain attractive year-round, making it ideal for rock gardens, troughs, or alpine collections.
zones 4-8
A true alpine treasure, Dianthus sternbergii is a compact, mat-forming perennial prized for its intricate, fringed flowers and tidy growth habit. Native to the limestone mountains of the Balkans—particularly in countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia—it thrives in rocky, well-drained habitats where it nestles between stones and crevices.
From late spring into early summer, this species produces a profusion of starry, pale pink to lavender blooms, each delicately fringed and lightly scented. Its fine, blue-green foliage forms neat cushions that remain attractive year-round, making it ideal for rock gardens, troughs, or alpine collections.
zones 4-8