Dianthus caryophyllus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Dianthus caryophyllus
Also known as:
Carnation, Clove Pink, Border Carnation
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.00 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-8
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Flowers
Flowers
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
The petals of this plant emit an intense clove aroma. They are often candied and used to garnish salads, flavor fruit and fruit salads, and even as a substitute for rose petals when making syrup. Remove the petals from the calyx and make sure to discard the bitter white base before use.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Enhances flavor and repels pests. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Attracts pollinators and improves health of Dianthus. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Helps with pest control and improves soil quality. |
|
Levisticum officinale Lovage |
Deters pests and provides ground cover. |
|
Origanum vulgare Oregano, Pot Marjoram |
Supplements nutrition and attracts beneficial insects. |