Dianthus superbus var.
longicalycinus, a perennial, inhabits sunny river beaches or
grasslands, forming tufts. Stems stand 30-80cm tall, branching at
upper parts and sparsely setting some light reddish-purple 4cm in
diameter flowers on shoot apexes in July-October. The petals divide
torn like threads, which characterizes this species. Additionally,
the bract number in this variety counts 3-4 pairs, which gives a
point to differentiate it from D. superbus var. rupifragus.
Bloom time: July-October. |