Native to Africa, Asia, and Europe, Dianthus, also known as pinks, is prized for its bluish-green, grass-like foliage and lush, star-clear, and often pungent flowers. Dianthus plants range from small creeping hedges to the 30-inch cut flowers that are a florist’s favorite.
The “pink” aspect of its name has a double meaning: the plants are usually pink. The petals feature a fringed appearance as if someone has picked up pink scissors around the edges. This flowering plant comprises around 300 species[1], including subshrubs, annual, or evergreen perennials.
