Biennial or short-lived perennial prized for its flowers. Densely packed clusters of small flowers, single or double, in a wide variety of colors and bicolors such as pink, purple, white and magenta. Blooms late spring through summer. Prostrate rosettes of wide, lance-shaped green leaves. Great for cottage gardens, beds and borders or as an edging plant.
Dianthus barbatus 'Indian Carpet'
Sweet William
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture
- Creates a colorful carpet
- Unique white, pink and red blooms
- Fragrant clusters of single flowers
- Blooms late spring-summer
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Rock Garden
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in loose, well drained soil and full sun Deadheading can promote more blooms Apply fertilizer annually for best bloom
Height: 10 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, Red, White
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Summer Bloomer
- Salt Tolerant
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Rock Garden
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Dianthus
Common Name: Sweet William
Biennial or short-lived perennial prized for its flowers. Densely packed clusters of small flowers, single or double, in a wide variety of colors and bicolors such as pink, purple, white and magenta. Blooms late spring through summer. Prostrate rosettes of wide, lance-shaped green leaves. Great for cottage gardens, beds and borders or as an edging plant.