These 2-foot tall plants bloom with single and double fragrant flowers. This is a good cut flower with a very strong but pleasant smell, a favoritein the cut flower industry.They can be dried by hanging them in a dry spot out of the direct sun. The deeper shades hold their color best. The fragrance endures as well. Shades include white, pink, and violet.

70 seeds

PLANTING

Matthiola incana

Annual

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70F

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, needs light to germinate.

Starting Indoors: Start indoors8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-70F soil temperatures. Transplant after the last frost, 6-12″ apart.

Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost, sow 3-6 seeds every 6-12″. Seeds can be sown in the fall in mild climates

Growth Habit: Columnar, upright

Height and Width: 20-24 x 8-12

Spacing: 6-12 apart

Light Needs: Full sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days

Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds and cottage gardens, containers, attracts butterflies and beneficials

Care: Amend soil with compost before planting. Water well during dry periods. Deadheading encourages more blooms.