Carnations, otherwise known as clove pinks (Dianthus caryophyllus) are a perennial flower in garden zones 8-10, and an annual elsewhere. They can be grown from seed either indoors or outdoors.…

Perennials are a favorite among many gardeners because they are planted once and enjoyed for years. For the uninitiated, some well-known examples of perennial flowers are roses, hydrangeas, begonias, carnations,…