Matthiola incana, or Hoary Stock, is a fragrant, cool-season annual. It features dense spikes of colorful flowers in white, pink, red, and purple, adding scent and beauty
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline
Temperature
Prefers cool temperatures, 15-20°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Regular feeding during active growth and bloom.
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist, avoiding waterlogging.
Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline
Prefers cool temperatures, 15-20°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Regular feeding during active growth and bloom.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
30-80 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Color
Green, Grayish-green
Leaf Type
Oblong to lanceolate
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 4/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 5/5
Edible
No
Contains glucosinolates, which can cause gastrointestinal upset in pets and humans if ingested.
