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Sweet-William

Sweet-William

Dianthus barbatus

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3aZone 9b

Sweet-William produces dense clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor combinations. This classic cottage garden flower attracts pollinators and makes an excellent cut flower.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2′ tall × 0.75–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Southern Europe

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

flower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with