Dianthus caryophyllus
French carnation
Caryophyllaceae
list 11.6
- Herbaceous perennial
- Zone 4
- Long brittle stems, opposite glaucous leaves, swollen nodes
- Distinctive frilly, single carnation flowers. Fantastic smell.
- Carnations are a common choice for florists. Single carnations such as this one are less common than double carnations, of which there are many cultivars. One could argue the single carnations are more tasteful.
- Requires good garden conditions and lime added to the soil.
- Can be used as part of a mixed border, or grown for cut flowers.
