About Dianthus pavonius Tausch
Dianthus pavonius Tausch is a scapose hemicryptophyte that grows between 2 and 25 centimetres (0.79 to 9.84 inches) tall. This short-stemmed carnation forms dense clumps. It has pointed bluish-green leaves and purple-pink flowers with a blue or brown center. Its flowering season runs from April to May. It produces cylindrical fruit capsules that hold multiple flat brown seeds. This species occurs mainly in the southern Alps of France and Italy, and also in the Pyrenees. Dianthus pavonius grows in grassland habitats. It prefers sunny locations and moderately nutrient-rich moist soil, and is found at altitudes between 1,100 and 3,000 metres (3,600 to 9,800 feet) above sea level.
