Dianthus barbatus

Plant Details

Scientific name: Dianthus barbatus

Also known as: Sweet William

Images: Google Images

Layer: Herb layer

Format: Smal

Height: 0.60 m

Width: - m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

USDA Hardiness: 4-10

Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Edible part:
Flowers

Edibility:
(1)

Medicinal:
(0)

Features:
Fragrant

The flowers have a subtle taste and are often used as decoration on vegetable and fruit salads, cakes, desserts, and in cold drinks.

Start Harvest: 15/06

End of Harvest: 30/09

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Guild	Description
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree	Arbutus unedo helps improve soil structure and provides shade; it can create a microclimate beneficial for Dianthus.
Morus nigra Black Mulberry	Morus nigra attracts pollinators, which can improve the pollination of Dianthus flowers and enhance seed production.
Corylus avellana Hazel	Corylus avellana provides nutrients to the soil through leaf litter and offers additional habitat for beneficial insects.
Ficus carica Fig	Ficus carica can provide a windbreak and protection for Dianthus against harsh weather conditions.
Alnus glutinosa European Alder	Alnus glutinosa has nitrogen-fixing capabilities that enhance soil fertility, benefiting Dianthus growth.
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow	Achillea millefolium can attract beneficial insects and provide ground cover that can suppress weeds around Dianthus.