Rose Verbena
Verbena Canadensis
Overview
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) boasts a vibrant array of clustered flowers in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor. This herbaceous biennial reaches 12-24 inches tall and spreads about 10-18 inches wide. Ideal for USDA zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil. A quintessential cottage garden staple, Sweet William offers delightful fragrance and attracts pollinators while being deer-resistant.
Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Type Ground cover, Perennial, WildflowerClimate Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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