Deptford Pink was a beloved garden flower back in the days when people could appreciate tiny but beautiful flowers. Brought over to America, it has made itself at home here without becoming a pest, so that seeing a Deptford Pink here or there always feels like a privilege, even though it is not an uncommon plant. This one was blooming in a partly-shaded area in Robin Hill Park, Moon Township.

For a description of the species, see the Dianthus armeria reference page.