Native Range Turkey, Kazahstan, Mongolia, China, Russia, Eastern Europe Plant Description A perennial forb/herb in the Caryophyllaceae family. History as an Ornamental A popular ornamental species used in flower arrangements. External Resources GBIF Link GBIF Species Page USDA Plants Database USDA Plants Database page Tropicos Link Tropicos Species Page Additional Web Resources U.S. National Plant Germplasm System These links will open new browser tabs.