Sunday, January 6, 2013

Dianthus barbatus

Dianthus barbatus scientific classification

Dianthus barbatus belongs to the Dianthus genus, Caryophyllaceae family and Cariophyllales order.

Dianthus barbatus name

It is also known as 'Sweet Williams'.

Dianthus barbatus geographic location

It is native to eastern Europe.

Dianthus barbatus structure

It is perennial flowering plant. It can grow up to 75cm tall.

Dianthus barbatus leaves

The leaves are blue green. They are simple shaped leaves. They can grow up to 10cm.

Dianthus barbatus flowers

It has pink, purple, red and white flowers. The petals have serrated edges. They are scented flowers.

Dianthus barbatus soil

It prefers well drained soils.

Dianthus barbatus propagation

It can be propagated through seeds.

Dianthus barbatus uses

It is used to attract bees, to attract birds, to attract butterflies.

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