Dianthus (Commonly Sweet William or Garden Pink)
Scientific Name: Dianthus caryophyllus
Plant Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native Region: Mediterranean region
Brief Description
A herbaceous perennial plant featuring greyish-green to blue-green slender leaves and fringed, often fragrant flowers that grow on stiff stems.
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.
Medicinal Value
We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.
Created At: 2026-03-10T15:21:43.659556