Dianthus 'Raspberry Ruffles' ~ Fruit Punch® Raspberry Ruffles Dianthus Size:1 GALLON This is why it's sometimes

This is why it's sometimes called the "Century Plant

Sugar Tip Rose of Sharon is a semi-dwarf woody perennial with upright hardy stems and variegated bright cream and green maple-like foliage that emerge late in spring

Thick panicles of dark reddish-purple flowers bloom above the leaves in mid summer and soften to a lighter purple as they age

Image: Michael Gasperl (Migas)

Laura Lee is very salt and drought tolerant

Dianthus 'Raspberry Ruffles' ~ Fruit Punch® Raspberry Ruffles Dianthus Size:1 GALLON This is why it's sometimesRaspberry Ruffles Dianthus is a compact mat forming evergreen perennial with blue grey foliage and hairy stems. Masses of fragrant double raspberry pink flowers with razor thin white edges bloom first in early summer, and again in early fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well drained soil. Heat, drought, and salt tolerant. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9