Carnation

Carnations instantly add color to a garden. Whether you use them in a flowerbed, in a rock garden, in containers, or as a border, the many available color varieties will add ornamental value both indoors and out. Carnations have straight stems and can grow approximately 18 inches tall.

These long-lasting plants have full, big blooms that give off a spicy fragrance that s hard to ignore. Begin by properly starting the seeds indoors. Start the seeds approximately six to eight weeks before the last frost date in your area.