Chinese carnation generally refers to carnation, originated in the north of China, which is widely grown in the north and south. It also grows in Siberia and North Korea.
American carnation usually refers to carnation, originated in Europe, usually distributed in Europe, Lijiang, Weixi, Kunming, Guangnan and other regions in Yunnan Province, China, generally growing in the area between 300 meters and 1900 meters above sea level.
Chinese carnation is a perennial herb with strong cold resistance. It can live through the winter naked on the ground. It needs calcareous soil with good drainage.
American carnation is a perennial herb with general cold tolerance, but it has strong adaptability to soil.
The stems of Chinese carnation are tufted, erect and smooth.
The stem of American carnation grows upright and has four edges. Compared with Chinese carnation, American carnation has longer internodes and is stronger.
The leaves of Chinese carnation are linear lanceolate, with a sharp tip at the end and a stalk at the base.
The leaves of American carnation are broad lanceolate, oblong lanceolate or narrow elliptic.
The flowers of Chinese carnation are solitary, opposite or clustered at the top, with a length of about 2-3cm and a flowering period of April to May.
The flowers of American carnation are small and many, with short stalks. They gather together to form a head. The flowering period is from May to July.
