Dianthus superbus

The Romans considered Pinks divine and cultivated them for their clove-scent and essential oils. Today, we still plant them for their divine fragrance. This beauty with feathery, fringed lavender and white flowers is a standout.

Pinks do not necessarily need to be planted in the rock garden, but they do require well-drained soil in order to make it through winter.

Zones: 3 to 9

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 12 to 24 in.

Spread: 12 to 24 in.

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil: Well-drained

Bloom Time: June to July

Native Range: Europe and northern Asia

Image Credits:

• Image 1 (blooms) Joanna Boisse, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image 2 (in field) Matti Virtala, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
• Image 3 (form) Pmau, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons