Garden Stock

Matthiola Incana

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Overview

Garden Stock, or Matthiola incana, is a charming biennial known for its delightful fragrance and profusion of colors. Typically reaching 1-2.5 feet in height, it flourishes in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Its dense clusters of blossoms, ranging from white to pink and purple, bloom chiefly in spring and summer. Ideal for borders or as a cut flower, it brings an old-fashioned elegance to any garden design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — Typically reaching 1-2.5 feet in height, it flourishes in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Brassicaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — which grow in a grayish-green hue; can be up to 4 inches long, image 102

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — scientifically known as Matthiola incana; where visitors can enjoy its spicy clove-like fragrance, image 100

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — Typically reaching 1-2.5 feet in height, it flourishes in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade; for, image 97

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — is a charming biennial known for its delightful fragrance and profusion of colors; ideal for borders or as a cut, image 96

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — Its dense clusters of blossoms, ranging from white to pink and purple, bloom chiefly in spring and summer; annual, image 98

Garden Stock (Matthiola Incana) — Ideal for borders or as a cut flower, it brings an old-fashioned elegance to any garden design; this plant, image 99

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