plant

Sweet William

Dianthus barbatus

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium

↑ Gives back

Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceEmergence of new growth in spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures rise above 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 60 days after emergence and can last for up to 3 months.
senescenceFoliage begins to die back with the first autumn frosts.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium

Propagation

Methodsseed, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationcold stratification recommended for improved germination
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionautumn

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, butterflies
Can host pestsaphids, spider_mites
Can host diseasesrust, crown_rot