Physostegia

Sweet William

About Physostegia and Sweet William

Physostegia

Sweet William

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial and Perennial

Type

Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe

Types

Shrub

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

701600

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm45.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Root Division

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Food for animals

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHYSOSTEGIA

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'

Common Name

Physostegia

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William

In Hindi

Physostegia

स्वीट विलियम

In German

Physostegia

Bartn

In French

Physostegia

sweet william

In Spanish

Physostegia

Guillermo dulce

In Greek

Physostegia

είδος γαρύφαλλου

In Portuguese

Physostegia

william doce

In Polish

Physostegia

słodki William

In Latin

Physostegia

amaranthus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Caryophyllales

Family

Lamiaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Physostegia

Dianthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6575

1 27800

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Properties of Physostegia and Sweet William

Wondering what are the properties of Physostegia and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Physostegia and Sweet William. Physostegia doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Physostegia does not have fragrant flowers. Physostegia has allergic reactions like and Sweet William has allergic reactions like . 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 Physostegia and Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Physostegia and Sweet William

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

Physostegia and Sweet William Physical Information

Physostegia and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Physostegia and Sweet William are as follows:

Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
Physostegia leaf color: Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Physostegia and Sweet William

Care of Physostegia and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.