Carthusian Pink

Description

Dianthus carthusianorum (Carthusian Pink) is a species of Dianthus, native to Europe, from Spain north to Belgium and Poland, and east to Ukraine, occurring in dry, grassy habitats at altitudes of up to 2,500 m in mountains. It is a variable herbaceous perennial plant growing to 60 cm tall. The leaves are slender, up to 7 cm long and 5 mm broad. The flowers are 18–20 mm wide, dark pink to purple, occasionally white; they are produced several together in tight flowerhead.