Matthiola Species, Evening Stock, Night-Scented Stock, Perfume Plant

Matthiolalongipetala subsp. longipetala

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Matthiola (ma-the-OH-luh)
Synonym
Matthiola bicornis
Matthiola longipetala var. bicornis
Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Camp Verde, Arizona

Clarkdale, Arizona

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Joseph, Missouri

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) | June 2014 | positive

These flowers have a wonderful spicy scent that is released in the evening. It is reminiscent of the odor of ordinary stocks, but not th...Read More

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