Black Adder Dianthus sweet william
Dianthus barbatus 'Black Adder Dianthus'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 20 inches tall12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black Adder Dianthus' sweet William (Dianthus barbatus 'Black Adder Dianthus') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It shrugs off cool spells and light frost, though a hard freeze will damage it. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. It grows 15 to 20 inches tall and has a fragrant scent. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Alina rose, Purple cranesbill, and Lamb’s ear.