Common Name Biological name Type Family Native Range Zone Height Spread Bloom Time Bloom Description Sun Water Maintenance Suggested Use Flower Tolerate |
malmason stock Matthiola incana Herbaceous perennial Brassicaceae Costal southern/western Europe 7 to 10 1.00 to 3.00 feet 0.75 to 1.50 feet May to July Cultivars in a variety of colors Full sun Medium Low zone dependent Showy, Fragrant Deer |
Stock is a biennial or tender perennial that is winter hardy to USDA Zones 7-10. In other zones it is grown as a cool weather annual in average to humusy, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Plants tolerate some light shade. Plants generally decline by early to mid-summer once daytime summer temperatures in the 80s or higher become common. Plants also dislike hot nighttime conditions. Nursery plants may be purchased in spring in a variety of forms. Plants may also be grown from seed sown outdoors at last spring frost date, or from seed started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to last frost date. Repeat sowings of seed (e.g., every two weeks) will help extend bloom period in hot summer areas. |
Information on this page is from Missouri Botanical Gardens, Dave’s Garden, All things Plants, Texas Superstar or Aggie Horticulture |
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