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Matthiola longipetala (Night-Scented Stock)

Night-Scented Stock, Night Stock, Evening-Scented Stock, Grecian Stock, Night-Scented Violet, Perfume Plant, Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, Matthiola bicornis, Cheiranthus longipetalus, Matthiola oxyceras

Matthiola longipetala, Night-Scented Stock, Night Stock, Evening-Scented Stock, Grecian Stock, Night-Scented Violet, Perfume Plant, Fragrant Flowers, Purple Flowers

Matthiola longipetala (Night-Scented Stock) is a sprawling annual with lance-shaped, gray-green leaves and delicate sprays of small, pale lilac to white flowers. The flowers open in the evening hours and release a most powerful and sweet fragrance. Blooming profusely over a long season extending from spring to fall, they are perfect for sunny borders, and patio containers, and can be harvested for use in cut floral arrangements – thanks to their long vase life (8 days). Ridiculously easy to grow and fast-growing, plant Night-Scented Stock where you can enjoy its beautiful fragrance!

  • Grows up to 18-24 in. tall and wide (45-60 cm).
  • Extremely easy to grow, this annual plant loves full sun and prefers neutral to slightly alkaline, well-draining soil. Provide a sheltered location.
  • A great choice for beds and borders, containers, and cottage gardens.
  • Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring, and repeated later for a succession of flowers.
  • Virtually disease-free. Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails.
  • Native to Europe

Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 10
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Brassicaceae
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 15" - 24" (40cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Requirements

Hardiness 2 - 10
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Annuals
Plant Family Brassicaceae
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 15" - 24" (40cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?

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