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Sweet William Seeds - American Seed Company

Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) is a species of Dianthus native to southern Europe and parts of Asia which has become a popular ornamental garden plant. It is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant growing to 30–75 cm tall, with flowers in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of the stems. Each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals displaying serrated edges. Wild plants produce red flowers with a white base, but colours in cultivars range from white, pink, red, and purple or with variegated patterns. The exact origin of its English common name is unknown, but first appears in 1596 in botanist John Gerard's garden catalog. The flowers are edible and may have medicinal properties. Sweet William attracts bees, birds, and butterflies.

Plant Type/Life Cycle - Biennial
Light Requirements - Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color - Red, Pink, White, Mixed
Estimated Mature Height - 12-24 inches tall
Bloom Time - Summer
Soil Moisture - Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate - Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Native To Europe
Native to Mountain areas of Europe
Ideal Growing Region - Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Is It Storable? Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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