Wednesday, 9 September 2015

Dianthus caryophyllus


  • Common Name - carnation
  • Botanical Name - Dianthus caryophyllus
  • Family -  Caryophyllaceae
  • Leaf - simple, opposite
  • Flower - inflorescence, June - September
  • Habit - stiffly upright
  • Form - mounded
  • Size - 15 - 27 inches
  • Culture - full sun, alkaline rocky well drained soil
  • Use - fragrance, border, rock garden
  • Notes - attracts butterflies

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