About Dianthus Plant
Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants;belong to a family of plants which includes carnations and are characterized by the spicy fragrance the blooms emit. The name is derived from a combination of the Greek words dios (god) and anthos (flower), or “flower of the gods.”Dianthus plants may be found as a hardy annual, biennial or perennial.
The plants are small and usually between 6 and 18 inches tall. Dianthus flowers are most often in pink, salmon, red and white hues. The foliage is narrow, even grass-like. Plants may exhibit a mounded shape, an erect habit, or a trailing habit. Blooms are heaviest in the spring.All perennial Dianthus have pretty blue-green foliage that looks terrific paired with their deliciously fragrant pink, white, rose, yellow, red, or bi-colored flowers.
The mounding shape of Dianthus plants and long blooming time makes them welcome additions to the container garden. Place Dianthus plants at the front of garden beds and borders, where others can appreciate the pleasant clove fragrance.Another option is to include Dianthus plants in an alpine or rock garden. The plants thrive in the quickly draining soil of these landscapes.