 | Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus). Late-spring flowering biennial or short-lived perennial Description: Showy flowers are in a broad range of colors from reds and pinks to pure white; evergreen foliage Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and 2 feet wide Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and rich garden loam Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 Origin: Southern Europe Attributes: Evergreen, Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies Jefferson Documented Thomas Jefferson first noted the flowering of Sweet William in his Garden Book... - Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus). |
