Matthiola incana
Garden Stock
Description
Matthiola incana has long, narrow grey-green leaves and luxuriant, scented flowers in erect, spikelike cluster. Flowers have a spicy-sweet scent. Colors include white, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, and cream.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.