Sweet William is a flowering plant belonging to the genus Dianthus, known for its vibrant colors and pleasant fragrance. These plants typically produce clusters of small, colorful flowers that can be pink, red, or white, often with frilled edges. They are commonly grown in gardens and are popular for their ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Sweet William thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is a biennial or short-lived perennial, meaning it can live for two years or more under the right conditions. This hardy plant is often used in borders, rock gardens, and as cut flowers in arrangements.