Auricula Eyed Mixed sweet william
Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula Eyed Mixed'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Auricula Eyed Mixed' sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Auricula Eyed Mixed') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Its fragrant flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. It forms a dense clump that grows 12 to 24 inches tall. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Purple cranesbill, and Baltic parsley.