Matthiola incana
Family: Brassicaceae
Common names: BROMTON STOCK, GILLYFLOWER, STOCK
Native to: Southern Europe, Western Europe
Plant
Types: annual, biennial
Form: erect
Max height: 2.75 feet
Max width: 2.75 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, pink, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: growth rate fast
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Fast growing
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil acidity: alkaline
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant