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Dianthus barbatus

Genus: Dianthus - Species: barbatus - Family: Caryophyllaceae

Phonetic Spelling: dy-AN-thus bar-BAY-tus

Common Names:

  • Sweet John
  • Sweet William

Tags

hummingbird friendly
full sun tolerant
fragrant flowers
white flowers
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
partial shade tolerant
showy flowers
pink flowers
bee friendly
heat tolerant
rounded
humidity tolerant
purple flowers
poisonous
problem for cats
problem for dogs
problem for horses
houseplant
red flowers
cottage garden
cutting garden
HS302
rabbit resistant
moist soil
well-drained soil
short lifespan
rich soils
neutral pH
loamy soils tolerant
dense growth
biennial
colorful
upright form
bicolor
annual flowers

Quick Facts

  • Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 9a
    • 9b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
    • 3a
    • 3b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:European Mountains (Pyrenees, Carpathians, Balkans)

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
    • Annual
    • Biennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Annual
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Poisonous
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Dianthus barbatus
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