DIANTHUS

Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is another name for the dianthus plant, which has a cinnamon or clove scent. The plants are tiny, ranging in size from 6 to 18 inches (15-46 cm). Pink, salmon, red, and white are the most common colors in Dianthus blooms. On thick stems, the foliage is thin and sparingly scattered.

Care tips

• Plant Type: Dianthus flowers bloom once a year; some varieties bloom twice a year.

• Sun exposure: Full sun, though some species, such as Dianthus deltoides, can tolerate moderate shade.

• Watering: When watering dianthus flowers, make sure the soil is evenly moist. Overwatering or allowing the potting soil to dry out are both bad ideas.

• Store it in a pot

Benefits

• Dianthus is an important herb in Chinese traditional medicine for treating urinary problems.
• The entire plant is used as a bitter tonic herb in Western herbal medicine to stimulate the urinary and digestive systems.
• Dianthus chinensis has antibacterial, diuretic, emmenagogue, and febrifuge properties.

Botanical Name: Dianthus sp.

Plant Type:  Flowering Plant

Usage: 

• Outdoor Plant
• Attractive Flowers