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Matthiola incana

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Plant photo of: Matthiola incana
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Modesto Jr. College/Jacob

 

Description

Matthiola incana has long, narrow, gray green leaves and luxuriant, scented flowers in a erect, spike-like cluster. Flowers have a spicy-sweet scent. Colors include white, pink, red, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, and cream. In mild winter areas, plant in fall so blooms appear in winter and early spring.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

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.