Perennials > Dianthus > Dianthus caryophyllus > Dianthus caryophyllus
Dianthus caryophyllus
Clove Pink or Carnation
Origin: Native to the Mediterranean region.
| Family |
| Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Dianthus |
| Species |
| caryophyllus |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5-8 |
| Height |
| 80cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves vary from greyish green to blue-green, slender, and up to 15 cm in length. |
| Flower Description |
| The flowers grow singly or up to five together in a cyme; they measure 3–5 cm in diameter, carrying a sweet scent; the flower colour is bright pinkish-purple. |
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