Carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus, the classic carnation, is a tufted herbaceous perennial known for its upright, woody-based growth habit and slender, glaucous blue-green foliage. Reaching up to thirty inches in height, it produces fragrant, fringed flowers in a vibrant spectrum of colors. These plants are essential for cutting gardens, borders, and rockeries, thriving in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. They require full sun to bloom profusely and are prized for their spicy, clove-like scent.