Evening Scented Stocks - Matthiola bicornis - Annual Flower - 250 Seeds Faidherbia basal rosette of large leaves

basal rosette of large leaves with lower leaves rounded & covered with white powdery bloom

native to southwest South Africa

Plants in the Ruschia genus are among the most striking

or purplish

white at first

Evening Scented Stocks - Matthiola bicornis - Annual Flower - 250 Seeds Faidherbia basal rosette of large leavesAn old time favourite, Night scented, sometimes called 'Evening scented' Stock is one of the easiest and rewarding scented plants to grow. The plants are fairly low in stature, growing 45 to 60cm tall and wide with small pale lilac to white flowers. While not the showiest of plants, it is well worth adding to the garden for the wonderful evening fragrance. The flowers open in the late afternoon to evening and emit a most delightful fragrance. The