Matthiola incana Stock (Cruciferae)

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Matthiola incana
Stock
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The Matthiola incana plant species is found in S. Europe. Possibly native to S. England. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Stock. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cheiranthus incanus.

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Latin Name:  Matthiola incana
Common Name:  Stock
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  (L.)R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Sea cliffs and as an escape from cultivation, avoiding acid soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a fertile neutral or slightly alkaline soil in full sun[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is also a good butterfly plant[17]. Plants are usually biennial or short-lived perennials and are normally grown as annuals in the garden[188]. The flowers have a strong sweet scent[245].

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