This clove-scented flower flourishes in cool weather and makes an excellent cut flower.
Latin Name
Matthiola incana
Family
Brassicaceae
Also Known As
Brompton Stock Night-scented Stock Ten Week Stock
Type of Plant
Annuals
Bloom Season
May - June
Seasons
Spring
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
Coastal southern and western Europe
History
Lady Jean Skipwith grew two types of stock, which she referred to as 10 week stock and Queens stock, at Prestwould, her Virginia home.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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