Dianthus (Commonly Sweet William or Garden Pink)
Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: CaryophyllaceaeNative: Mediterranean regionIdentified: Mar 10, 2026
A herbaceous perennial plant featuring greyish-green to blue-green slender leaves and fringed, often fragrant flowers that grow on stiff stems.
Learn more about Dianthus (Commonly Sweet William or Garden Pink) in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Requires full sun to partial shade and well-draining, slightly alkaline soil. Water at the base to avoid foliage rot, ensuring the soil dries out between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage new growth.