Sweet William
by Eva Lechner
Title
Sweet William
Artist
Eva Lechner
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Photograph - Photograph
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SOLD on 08.05.2022 as a metal print to a buyer from Rochester,NY
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) is a species of Dianthus native to southern Europe and parts of Asia which has become a popular ornamental garden plant. It is a herbaceous biennial or short-lived perennial plant growing to 13–92 cm tall, with flowers in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of the stems. Each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals displaying serrated edges. Wild plants produce red flowers with a white base, but colours in cultivars range from white, pink, red, and purple to variegated patterns. The exact origin of its English common name is unknown but first appears in 1596 in botanist John Gerard's garden catalogue. The flowers are edible and may have medicinal properties. Sweet William attracts bees, birds,
Original macro photography by Eva Lechner
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July 26th, 2018
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Angeles M Pomata
The colors of this photo are really fascinating, Eva!! I love this awesome capture. L/F
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful close up photograph of Sweet William with great colors, light, clarity, and composition, Eva! F/L
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