Dianthus barbatus SootySweet William
科:石竹科
Family:Caryophyllaceae
属:石竹属
common name:Sweet William
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: Maroon chocolate
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Best grown in deep, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun, but generally appreciates some light afternoon shade in hot summer climates such as the St. Louis area. 慡ooty?is a biennial or short-lived perennial dianthus that may be grown from seed. Seed may be started in the garden in early fall (for bloom the following year). Nursery plants may also be planted in fall. Seed may be started indoors in early spring or in cold frames for bloom in the first year. Seed may also be planted in the garden in spring near the last frost date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, cold-treated plants may be planted in spring and grown as annuals. In optimum growing conditions, this dianthus will reseed each year and remain in the garden for many years. Prompt deadheading of spent flowers (shear back large plantings) promotes perennial tendencies.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慡ooty?typically grows to 18?tall. It is primarily noted for its maroon-chocolate flowers (to 3/4? and red stems. Flowers typically bloom from spring to early summer. Lance-shaped, medium green leaves mature to mahogany.
Problems:
Susceptible to crown rot and rust, particularly in poorly-drained soils. Watch for snails and slugs.
Uses:
Beds and borders. Containers.
