Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William

Message of the Flower

Detailed Obedience

The Mother’s Comment

The obedience to the Divine Will ought to be total.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Obedience is necessary so as to get away from one's own mind and vital and learn to follow the Truth.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Himself and the Ashram: Importance of Obedience

In Yoga obedience to the Guru or to the Divine and the law of the Truth as declared by the Guru is the foundation of discipline.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Himself and the Ashram: Discipline Defined

Colour

White and shades of red, purple, and pink

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Cultivars

Various including 'Albus', 'Auricula Eyed', 'Double Mix'

Person who named the flower

Carolus Linnaeus

Flower Size

Flowers are about 2-3 cm in diameter

Flower Texture

Slightly velvety

Number of Petals

Typically 5 petals

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral symmetry

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly scented

Leaf Texture

Smooth

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial, biennial in colder climates

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Moderate; requires well-drained soil

Soil Type

Loamy, sandy, well-drained

Temperature Ranges

Hardy to -9C; prefers cooler temperatures

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to rust, mildew, and leaf spot

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies

Habitat

Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia

Role in the Ecosystem

Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Quotations

None specific

Ornamental

Widely used as a border plant in gardens

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Popular in floral arrangements and bouquets

Endangered Status

Not endangered

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