Description
Evening Scented Stock, Matthiola bicornis
Evening Scented Stock begins to bloom with fragrant purple to pink-hued flowers in the evening when the sun sets. Opening at night the clove-like fragrance will fill the night air, creating a restful and calm feeling. Plant them near a patio or deck where you can delight in their fragrance while sitting outside in the evening. An annual plant, named after an Italian botanist, that is native to Mediterranean regions and prefers well-drained soils with moderate moisture. Growing 12-18 inches tall, they’re easy to fit into mixed flower beds.
Also attractive for hummingbirds, hawkmoths, bees, and other pollinators.
Color: Purple, Pink
Height: 12-18″
Type: Annual
Climate: Full to part sun -Moderate moisture
Seeds/lb.: 567,000
Rate: 1 oz./1000 sq.ft.
Bloom time: Spring- Late Summer
Packet wt.: 1 gm, Approx. 300 seeds
Zone: 5-10
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