Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Dianthus gratianopolitanus


Dianthus gratianopolitanus scientific classification

Dianthus gratianopolitanus belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus name

It is also known as cheddar pink.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus structure

It is an herbaceous perennial plant. It can grow up to 1 feet tall.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus leaves

It has green leaves. They are needle shaped leaves.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus flowers

It has pink flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Friday, March 29, 2013

Dianthus arenarius

Dianthus arenarius scientific classification

Dianthus arenarius belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus arenarius name

It is also known as Sand Pink.

Dianthus arenarius structure

It is an herbaceous perennial plant. It can grow up to 20cm tall.

Dianthus arenarius leaves

It has green leaves. They are needle shaped leaves. They are opposite leaves.

Dianthus arenarius flowers

It has white flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus arenarius soil

It prefers well drained soil.

Dianthus arenarius uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Dianthus chinensis


Dianthus chinensis scientific classification

Dianthus chinensis belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus chinensis name

It is also known as China Pink.

Dianthus chinensis geographic location

It is native to China, Korea, Mongolia and Russia.

Dianthus chinensis structure

It is an herbaceous perennial plant. It can grow up to 50cm tall.

Dianthus chinensis leaves

It has green leaves. They can grow up to 5cm long.

Dianthus chinensis flowers

It has pink, red and white flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus chinensis uses

It is used as an ornamental plant.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams'


Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' scientific classification

Dianthus barbatus belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' name

It is also known as dianthus barbatus.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' geographic location

It is native to eastern Europe.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' structure

It is perennial flowering plant. It can grow up to 75cm tall.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' leaves

The leaves are blue green. They are simple shaped leaves. They can grow up to 10cm.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' flowers

It has pink, purple, red and white flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Dianthus 'Sweet Williams' uses

It is used to attract bees, to attract birds, to attract butterflies.

Dianthus barbatus

Dianthus barbatus scientific classification

Dianthus barbatus belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus barbatus name

It is also known as 'Sweet Williams'.

Dianthus barbatus geographic location

It is native to eastern Europe.

Dianthus barbatus structure

It is perennial flowering plant. It can grow up to 75cm tall.

Dianthus barbatus leaves

The leaves are blue green. They are simple shaped leaves. They can grow up to 10cm.

Dianthus barbatus flowers

It has pink, purple, red and white flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus barbatus soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Dianthus barbatus propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Dianthus barbatus uses

It is used to attract bees, to attract birds, to attract butterflies.

Monday, December 31, 2012

Dianthus plumarius

Dianthus plumarius scientific classification

Dianthus plumarius belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus plumarius name

It is also known as garden pink.

Dianthus plumarius geographic location

It is native to eastern Europe.

Dianthus plumarius structure

It can grow up to 40cm tall.

Dianthus plumarius leaves

The leaves are blue green. They are simple shaped leaves.

Dianthus plumarius flowers

It has pink, red and white flowers. They are five petal flowers. They are fragrant flowers.

Dianthus plumarius soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Dianthus plumarius propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Dianthus plumarius uses

It is used to attract bees, to attract birds, to attract butterflies.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Dianthus caryophyllus

Dianthus caryophyllus scientific classification

Dianthus caryophyllus belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus caryophyllus name

It is also known as clover pink.

Dianthus caryophyllus geographic location

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Dianthus caryophyllus structure

It is a perennial plant. It can grow up to 80cm tall.

Dianthus caryophyllus leaves

The leaves are green. They can grow up to 15cm long.

Dianthus caryophyllus flowers

It has purple flowers.