Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Sandy areas, Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Bumblebees
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Food for animals
Chewing
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
PENSTEMON grandiflorus 'Prairie Snow'
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Large Beardtongue, Prairie Snow Beardtongue
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Large Beardtongue
In German
Bartn
Large Beardtongue
In French
sweet william
Large Beardtongue
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Large Beardtongue
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Large Beardtongue
In Portuguese
william doce
Large Beardtongue
In Polish
słodki William
Large Beardtongue
In Latin
amaranthus
Large Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Large Beardtongue
Season and care of Sweet William and Large Beardtongue is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Large Beardtongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Large Beardtongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Large Beardtongue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Large Beardtongue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Large Beardtongue Physical Information
Sweet William and Large Beardtongue physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Large Beardtongue height is 50.80 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Large Beardtongue are as follows:
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
Large Beardtongue flower color: White
- Large Beardtongue leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet William and Large Beardtongue
Care of Sweet William and Large Beardtongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Large Beardtongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Large Beardtongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.