How much sunlight does my Wild Sweet William need?

Wild Sweet William requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Wild Sweet William toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Wild Sweet William is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Wild Sweet William?

Wild Sweet William does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Wild Sweet William?

Wild Sweet William should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Wild Sweet William?

Wild Sweet William grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Wild Sweet William be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Wild Sweet William can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Wild Sweet William?

Wild Sweet William can be propagated by division into new individual plants. Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below! If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet. Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

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Q: Is Wild Sweet William easy to care for?

Wild Sweet William is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Wild Sweet William?

Wild Sweet William prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Wild Sweet William

Soapwort is native to Europe. It is an upright perennial with pink, rose or white clusters of flowers. Soapworts get their name because they contain saponins in the plant sap which lathers when used for washing. The plants are often seen growing along roadsides, waste places, and railroad tracks.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Saponaria officinalis

Genus

Saponaria

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

Also known as

Sweet Betty, Sweet Betty, Soapwort, Common soapwort, Bouncing-bet, Crow soap, Wild sweet william and Soapweed

How to care for Wild Sweet William

Water

How often to water your Wild Sweet William

Wild Sweet William needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.