Dianthus
Dianthus
Included in the Dianthus family are carnations, pinks, and sweet william. Characterized by their spicy, clove-like frangrance, dianthus cultivars can be annuals, biennials (blooming every other year) or tender perennials. Dianthus flowers in a wide range of white, pink, magenta, red, and picotee (fringed in a different color). Dianthus foliage is an attractive, blue-gray mound after flowering. Dianthus is deer resistent but loved by rabbits. The flowers are edible but leaves are mildly toxic to humans, cats, dogs, and horses.
How to Grow Dianthus
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Growing from Seed
Press seeds lightly into soil.
Planting Considerations
Dianthus need good air circulation to prevent root rot and fungal diseases.
Harvesting
Harvest when 10-20% of flowers are open.
Herbal Use
Carnation petals have been used to make the French liqueur Chartreuse.
