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title: "Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I got it in an arrangement for…"
description: "Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I got it in an arrangement for Mother’s Day and was wondering what it was called. Thanks in advance."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/Ud1FQv4dh381b9CkaP8IhV"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Christine"
published: "2025-05-22T09:39:09.303247Z"
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# Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I got it in an arrangement for…

_Posted by Christine on 2025-05-22_

Can anyone tell me what this plant is? I got it in an arrangement for Mother’s Day and was wondering what it was called.  
Thanks in advance.

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## 3 comments

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-05-22

could u show the roots? it almost looks like really long pillow moss

### KJM commented on 2025-05-22

It's a variety of dianthus (Sweet William), possibly barbatos. Common name Green ball dianthus.

#### Sunny replied on 2025-05-22

I learned something new today!😃 This is a cool plant.

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