Looking for trusty perennials to give you that cottage garden-feel? Sweet William, or Dianthus barbatus, is simply a must for your plant list. These charming clusters of flowers are loved for their white and pink hues on their often patterned flowers.
Captivating the essence of a cottage garden and among the best cottage garden plants, sweet William adds sophistication to borders, pots and beds. These flowers are native to Europe and parts of Asia and grow happily across US hardiness zone 3 to zone 9. They're quite easy to grow and will bloom from spring through to fall so long as you meet some simple care requirements.
