Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink
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
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
No Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Moist, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
No Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove deadheads
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
Not Available
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Purgative, Styptic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used in Homeopathy
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAMIUM purpureum
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Purple Archangel, Purple Deadnettle, Red Deadnettle
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Purple Deadnettle
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Lila Taubnessel
Bartn
In French
Violet Ortie blanche
sweet william
In Spanish
Púrpura Deadnettle
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
μωβ Deadnettle
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Roxo Deadnettle
william doce
In Polish
Jasnota purpurowa
słodki William
In Latin
Purpura Deadnettle
amaranthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lamioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William
Season and care of Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Deadnettle season is Not Available and Sweet William season is Not Available. The type of soil for Purple Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William Physical Information
Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Deadnettle height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William are as follows:
Purple Deadnettle flower color: Purple and Pink
Purple Deadnettle leaf color: Purple and Dark 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 Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William
Care of Purple Deadnettle and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Deadnettle pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove deadheads and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Deadnettle 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.