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Sweet William
Sweet William

Henbit Deadnettle
Henbit Deadnettle



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What is

Life Span

Biennial and Perennial
Annual

Type

Flowering Plants
Herbs

Origin

Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
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Number of Varieties

160040
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1
12 - 1

Sunset Zone

21,22
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Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming
Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.00 cm7.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

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Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

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

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas
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Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week
Water occasionally

In Summer

Moderate
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Dry

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Dry

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade

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
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Pests and Diseases

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

Drought, Shade areas
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Asthma
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
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Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Food for animals
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
LAMIUM amplexicaule

Common Name

Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle

In Hindi

स्वीट विलियम
henbit deadnettle

In German

Bartn
henbit deadnettle

In French

sweet william
henbit deadnettle

In Spanish

Guillermo dulce
deadnettle henbit

In Greek

είδος γαρύφαλλου
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle

In Portuguese

william doce
henbit deadnettle

In Polish

słodki William
Henbit jasnota

In Latin

amaranthus
henbit deadnettle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Lamiales

Family

Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae

Genus

Dianthus
Lamium

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

7526
1 27800
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Difference Between Sweet William and Henbit Deadnettle

If you are confused whether Sweet William or Henbit Deadnettle are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Sweet William and Henbit Deadnettle Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Sweet William are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring and fertilize in summer, whereas for Henbit Deadnettle fertilizers required are . Hence, one should know the basic difference between Sweet William and Henbit Deadnettle if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Sweet William and Henbit Deadnettle

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Compare Facts of Sweet William vs Henbit Deadnettle

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