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Sweet William

Sweet William



I have a favorite flower.   It is called Sweet William.   It is one of many types of perennial flowers that were planted in naturalized patches by the former owner of my home.

Sweet William have a spicey sweet scent and their nectar will attract birds, bees and butterflies.   They are a good cutting flower for vases and are actually edible, so I can bring them in the house and not worry about Rikki and his strange eating preferences.

In the Victorian language of flowers, Sweet William symbolizes gallantry.

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  1. Beautiful flowers. Bet they look great in a vase on your table.

    Comment by Margaret — June 23, 2008 @ 10:18 pm

  2. I love this time of year. It’s just so beautiful!

    Comment by Jessica — June 24, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

  3. They look like the dianthus I have planted in my front yard. Do you know if they are related? Yours look beautiful.

    Comment by gerry — June 25, 2008 @ 8:49 pm

  4. Gerry, you are right! Sweet william is a variety of Dianthus.

    Comment by admin — June 26, 2008 @ 10:02 am

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