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About Herb Robert and Sweet William


About Sweet William and Herb Robert


What is

Life Span
Annual or Biennial   
Biennial and Perennial   

Type
Herbs   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America   
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe   

Types
Not Available   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1600   
9

Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
21,22   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Cushion/Mound-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm   
99+
45.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose   
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red   
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Arrowhead   
Long Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Shade areas   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Not Available   
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering   
Needs watering once a week   

In Summer
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Spring
Average Water   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves   
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Not Available   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer   

Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew   
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs   

Plant Tolerance
Shade areas   
Drought, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single, Double, Semi-Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item   
Food for animals   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum   
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'   

Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin   
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William   

In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट   
स्वीट विलियम   

In German
Kraut Robert   
Bartn   

In French
herbe à Robert   
sweet william   

In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto   
Guillermo dulce   

In Greek
βότανο Robert   
είδος γαρύφαλλου   

In Portuguese
erva robert   
william doce   

In Polish
herb robert   
słodki William   

In Latin
Robertus herba   
amaranthus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Geraniales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Geraniaceae   
Caryophyllaceae   

Genus
Geranium   
Dianthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Herb Robert and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and Sweet William. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sweet William has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Herb Robert and Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Herb Robert and Sweet William

Season and care of Herb Robert and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.

Herb Robert and Sweet William Physical Information

Herb Robert and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Herb Robert and Sweet William are as follows:

Care of Herb Robert and Sweet William

Care of Herb Robert and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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