Dianthus barbatus 'Heart Attack', Sweet William Size:0.5 qt Short-lived but happily reseeding perennial

Short-lived but happily reseeding perennial

loamy soil it will run a bit

flattening itself to cliff walls

easily managed with pruning

Its (self-supporting) foliage becomes black just prior to its wintertime demise and is the reason for the species name of this native European

Dianthus barbatus 'Heart Attack', Sweet William Size:0.5 qt Short-lived but happily reseeding perennialIn late spring through early summer, very deep crimson red flowers in wide clusters above glossy green leaves which emerge red in the spring. We love this plant in our dry garden to contrast the silver and yellows of many other drought tolerant perennials. Grown as perennial in our gardens. Mature size: 10 12 in T X W Minimum temperature: 30 F