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.