Matthiola Species, Sad Stock, Wild Stock
Matthiolafruticulosa

Family: Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Matthiola (ma-the-OH-luh)
Species: fruticulosa (froo-tih-koh-LOH-suh)

Synonym:Matthiola bolleana

Synonym:Matthiola stenopetala

Synonym:Matthiola telum

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Pale Yellow
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting