Common Name: Maiden PinkScientific Name Genus: DianthusFamily Name: CaryophyllaceaeIdentification NotesGrowth Habitmat-forming, dense, trailing, foliage to 6 inches. Leavesopposite, linear to linear-lanceolate or oblanceolate, glaucous, bases sheath stem. Flowersstalks 4-10 inches tall several per stalk, to 1 inch across, 5 petals, toothes, red, rose, pink or white, fragrant Propagation Methodseed, division. Varieties or Cultivars Landscape Usesrock and wall gardens; edging; groundcover.