DIANTHUS IS A CHARMING ORNAMENTAL PLANT KNOWN FOR ITS FRAGRANT, FRILLY-EDGED FLOWERS IN SHADES OF PINK, RED, WHITE, AND PURPLE. POPULARLY GROWN IN GARDENS, POTS, AND BORDERS, DIANTHUS BELONGS TO THE CARNATION FAMILY AND IS ADMIRED FOR ITS LONG-LASTING, COLORFUL BLOOMS. ITS NAME MEANS “FLOWER OF THE GODS”, REFLECTING ITS BEAUTY AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE.