Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Australia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Frogs
Allergy
Asthma
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Spores
Other Uses
Food for animals
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
स्वीट विलियम
Pepperwort
In German
Bartn
Pepperwort
In French
sweet william
Pepperwort
In Spanish
Guillermo dulce
Pepperwort
In Greek
είδος γαρύφαλλου
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
william doce
Pepperwort
In Polish
słodki William
Pepperwort
In Latin
amaranthus
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lapidieae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sweet William and Pepperwort
Season and care of Sweet William and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet William and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet William is Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet William is Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet William and Pepperwort Physical Information
Sweet William and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet William and Pepperwort 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
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
- Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Care of Sweet William and Pepperwort
Care of Sweet William and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.