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Caryophyllaceae
Clove Pink
Dianthus caryophyllus
Divine love.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, alkaline, sandy
- Water
- low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The name Dianthus literally means 'flower of the gods' from the Greek words 'dios' (divine) and 'anthos' (flower).
- Clove pink is the wild ancestor of all modern carnations, which were developed through centuries of breeding.
- The petals have a spicy clove-like fragrance that was once used to flavor wine and ale in medieval Europe.
- In the Renaissance, clove pinks were so popular they appeared in countless paintings and tapestries.
- The spice clove actually got its name from this flower; French 'clou de girofle' refers to the nail-shaped buds.
Color meanings
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fascination
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distinction
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divine love