References to the plant genus Dianthus go back as far as the Greek botanist Theophrastus. He named these plants from the Caryophyllaceae family “divine flower” (dios = divine plus anthos = flower).

Also called pinks or cottage pinks, dianthus are like mini carnations (their close relatives) and their pretty flowers have a ...

If you're hoping to attract more hummingbirds this spring, here are two flowers you should plant in the fall and how to make ...

One of the best tips for preparing your yard for spring hummingbirds is to grow nectar-rich plants, like dianthus (Dianthus spp.) and salvia (Salvia spp.) If you start to cultivate these two great ...

I’M PRETTY SURE I became a gardener so I could pick flowers with impunity. Once, on the way to school in the second grade, I gathered a small posy of pinks for my teacher. Rather than graciously ...

If you’re looking for something to add just the right spark to your landscape this fall, look no further. The LSU AgCenter has selected Jolt dianthus as a 2019 fall Louisiana Super Plant. This ...

This story was published in winter 2019. Dianthus plants are commonly known as pinks, yet they bloom in a rainbow of colors. Some have double flowers. Some smell like spicy cloves. They’re compact, ...

Some of the new annuals and perennials for 2020 that grow well in south-central Kansas may have you seeing red, according to Wichitan Mike DeRee, a regional Ball Seed Co. representative who hails from ...

The Supertunia Mini Vista Pink Star with its bi-colored blooms has been named annual plant of the year. Courtesy photo Plant now for more summer color! I will be hosting a free garden Zoom seminar at ...