Plant Details

Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William

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General Information

Scientific name: Dianthus barbatus
Also known as: Sweet William

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-10
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Flowers
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Fragrant

Description

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

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/06
End of Harvest: 30/09