dianthus the common names include carnation, pink and and sweet william.

flower plant petal pink blossom wildflower leaf dianthus carnation species sweet william herbaceous perennials annual biennial subshrubs woody basal stems bloom showy seeds flowers bud floret posy floweret flowerette bouquet boutonniere arrangement spray blooming prime flowering springtime florescence pinnacle blossoming floruit summer efflorescence glory splendor bract garden cross-pollination flowery nectar chalice head pollinate pinks meadow arboretum shrub botany woodland weeds flora planting fragrance scent bulb violet preserve botanist ecosystem abundance cutting household planted growing displayed low stems