Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Wildflowers
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Dianthus armeria
Family: (Caryophyllaceae)
(A/B) to 2′. Deptford Pink. Europe. This charmer has a very slender and delicate appearance. The narrow leaves are widely spaced and paired along the stem. At the ends of the stems are short-stalked or stalkless clusters of deep-pink flowers that are surrounded by erect, hairy, leaf-like bracts. The flowers are comprised of five lanceolate petals, each with irregular serrated edges and small white spotting on the upper surface. Self sows. Sun. 4 & T2
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