Matthiola incana (Hoary Stock, Tenweeks Stock)


Botanical Information

FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusMatthiola
Speciesincana
CategoryAnnuals
OriginCoastal southwestern Europe.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone7a - 9a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15
Temperature (°F)-5
Height0.3 - 1 m
Spread0.3 - 1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright spreading.
LandscapeIn cottage gardens, beds and borders, informal fragrant gardens.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationGrow in moist, well-draining to moderately-draining humus-rich soil in full sun.
PestsNone.
HabitatCoastal, cool climate brush groves.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth stalks with a dense covering of fine hairs.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSimple unscaled flower buds.
Leaf DescriptionLanceolate-pinnate leaves that grow along the stalks.
Flower DescriptionSimple terminal panicles flowers with 3 - 4 obovate petals that bloom throughout the plant on very short stems.
Colour DescriptionBluish grey-green foliage and stems covered with very fine white hairs. Vivid purple flowers.
Texture DescriptionSoft, slightly hairy.

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