Botanical Name: Dianthus barbatus | |
Common Name: Sweet William |
Plant Type
Annual, Biennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Red, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies