Family CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus Dianthus
Species namaensis
SA Plant Number
Basionym Dianthus namaensis

Dianthus namaensis is an extremely hardy almost tufted evergreen perennial with narrow grey green leaves and masses of pale-yellow flowers. It has a long flowering season and is a sight to behold when in bloom. The flowers are carried well above the leaves and will nod in the slightest breeze.

It is on the Sanbi Red Data List as a species of "least concern", but it is found seldom enough to be part of their Threatened Species Programme.

Use in a border, in amongst rocks or in containers. Plant in sun in well-drained soil.

Landscaping: Beautiful addition to a grassland or flowering meadow garden. Also makes a good container plant.

Northern Cape

Biome:Grassland

  Natural Habitat: Grassland  

Growth Rate: Moderate, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Sun - Afternoon, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Well-drained, Conservation Status: Rare and Endangered, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Hot afternoon sun, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Cottage Garden, Garden type: Grassland Garden, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens,

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