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Matthiola incana

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Jacob

 

Description

Matthiola incana has long, narrow grey-green leaves and luxuriant, scented flowers in erect, spikelike cluster. Flowers have a spicy-sweet scent. Colors include white, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, and cream.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.