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.