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| Identification |
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Genus
Dianthus
Species
barbatus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sweet William catchfly
Family
CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Specimen number
S11737
Data source
CrscntBlm;HtZn p106;Frgnt p61;Xeri p277;Xeri p285
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Slightly alkaline
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
6 pack
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Dianthus barbatus has faint spicy flowers. Sweet William catchfly can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. It usually does best in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
warm mild sweet breath
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Spicy
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Dianthus barbatus is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Dianthus barbatus is a perennial. Blossoms in such colors as white, pink, red and purple are common.
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