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Food- The flowers have a mild flavour and are used as a garnish for vegetable and fruit salads, cakes and desserts
European Mountains, Southern Russian Far East to Northern Korea
Thrives in primarily in the temperate biome, prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
It is biennial or short-lived perennial herb growing 30-75 cm tall.
Stem is erect, smooth, sometimes thickened at the nodes.
Leaves are green to glaucous blue-green, tapered, 4-10 cm long and 1-2 cm wide.
Flowers are dense cluster of up to 30 flowers at the top of the stems, 2-3 cm diameter with five serrated-edged petals. Color: Wild plants are red with a white base, but cultivars come in red, pink, white, and even variegated patterns. Fragrance: Spicy, clove-like scent.
Fruit is capsule containing seeds, but not a significant ornamental feature.
Flowering: May-July.