Petrorhagia been introduced to other continents. Petrorhagia Petrorhagia is a small genus of annual and perennial plants of the pink or carnation family, mostly native to the Mediterranean region. The genus is often referred to as Tunica, which is an obsolete synonym. It is low-growing with wiry stems and narrow, grass-like leaves. The flowers are small, in clusters similar to members of the genus "Dianthus", in pink, lilac, or white. "Petrorhagia saxifraga" is the tunic flower or coat flower, similar to Baby's Breath, but shorter, and used in rock gardens. These plants are mainly native to Eurasia, but some species can
Carnation Gold Rush Colorado carnations made their way to New York, London and Cuba. By 1931, Colorado was considered one of the most important states in the union for the productions of flowers including Carnation, Roses, and Gypsophilia (Baby Breath). Local greenhouses continued to prosper and be built, particularly in the northwest corner of Denver and its suburbs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado still celebrates an annual Carnation Festival. New varieties continued to be developed including the White Ward and Hilda Varieties. The early Denver growers began an industry that would shape Colorado’s economy and landscape. They helped to establish an orderly system to provide