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In fall, introduce seasonal colors with annuals like violas and celosia and perennials like dahlias and dianthus while following this fall-planting guide.—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 While geraniums, dianthus, cosmos, and marigolds benefit from deadheading, benefit from this process, many flowers handle it themselves.—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026 Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a dehydrated pineapple half-moon rested on the rim with an edible dianthus flower on top, if using.—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 There are several types of dianthus, including the colorful native known as sweet William.—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dianthus
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Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from Greek dios heavenly + anthos flower — more at deity, anthology