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Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson, Modesto JC

 

Description

Vigorous biennial, usually grown as an annual, color ground cover, bedding plant.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Biennial

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

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, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Lawn, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.