Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
armeria
ID:
643754

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 410. 1753.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000643086

Common Names

  • Armeria Pink
  • Armeria Dianthus
  • Armeria Sweet William

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Synonyms

  • Silene vaga E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Caryophyllus armerius (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Cylichnanthus maculatus Dulac [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria alba Stritch [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria albiviridis Lehr [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria armeriastrum (Wolfner) Velen. [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria glabrissimus Sigunov [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeriastrum Wolfner [unknown]
  • Dianthus carolinianus Walter [unknown]
  • Dianthus epirotus Halácsy [unknown]
  • Dianthus hirsutus Lam. [unknown]
  • Dianthus hirtus Lam. [unknown]
  • Dianthus hybridus F.W.Schmidt ex Tausch [unknown]
  • Dianthus pseudocorymbosus Velen. [unknown]
  • Dianthus villosus Gilib. [unknown]
  • Dianthus vivariensis Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria armeria [unknown]
  • Gypsophila armeria nanus Boenn. [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria laevis Heuff. [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria caespitosa Bolzon [unknown]
  • Dianthus armeria acaulis Bolzon [unknown]

Description

Dianthus armeria (also called 'Thrift', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dianthus armeria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and is popular for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dianthus armeria has small, pink or white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dianthus armeria is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of about 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dianthus armeria

Dianthus armeria can be found in Europe.

Dianthus armeria FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dianthus armeria?

Dianthus armeria is native to the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Dianthus armeria prefer?

Dianthus armeria prefers well-drained, loamy soil.

How often should Dianthus armeria be watered?

Dianthus armeria should be watered regularly, but not too often.

Species in the Dianthus genus

Dianthus sachalinensis, Dianthus stepanovae, Dianthus woroschilovii, Dianthus aytachii, Dianthus edetanus, Dianthus javorkae, Dianthus nanshanicus, Dianthus acantholimonoides, Dianthus acicularis, Dianthus afghanicus, Dianthus agrostolepis, Dianthus akdaghensis, Dianthus albens, Dianthus algetanus, Dianthus alpinus, Dianthus anatolicus, Dianthus ancyrensis, Dianthus andronakii, Dianthus androsaceus, Dianthus angolensis, Dianthus angrenicus, Dianthus angulatus, Dianthus anticarius, Dianthus arenarius, Dianthus armeria, Dianthus arpadianus, Dianthus arrosti, Dianthus artignanii, Dianthus atlanticus, Dianthus austroiranicus, Dianthus awaricus, Dianthus aydogdui, Dianthus balansae, Dianthus barbatus, Dianthus basianicus, Dianthus basuticus, Dianthus benearnensis, Dianthus bessarabicus, Dianthus bicolor, Dianthus biflorus, Dianthus bolusii, Dianthus borbasii, Dianthus brachycalyx, Dianthus brevicaulis, Dianthus brevipetalus, Dianthus broteroi, Dianthus brutius, Dianthus burchellii, Dianthus busambrae, Dianthus cachemiricus,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,