Dianthus carthusianorum, commonly known as 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 2500m (8,200feet) in mountains.[1] [2]
It is a variable herbaceous perennial plant growing to 60cm (20inches) tall. The leaves are slender, up to 7cm (03inches) long and 5mm broad. The flowers are 18mm20mm wide, dark pink to purple, occasionally white; they are produced several together in tight flowerhead.[2] [3]