Matthiola longipetala

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Night-scented stockAnnualFamily: Brassicaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Mattihola longipetala, or night-scented stock, is a hardy annual native to Eurasia, grown predominantly for its lilac-coloured flowers that release a sweet perfume at night.

Start sowing them in late winter then continue sowing throughout spring and summer for a continued show. Direct sowing is best as they dislike being transplanted. Plants can look straggly if planted solo, so try sprinkling the seeds in the bare patches of a sunny border, or if growing in pots, sow more heavily to get a bushier look.

For best results, grow Mattihola longipetala in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Pick off spent blooms to keep the flowers coming.

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Matthiola ‘Longipetala’ and wildlife

Matthiola ‘Longipetala’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Matthiola ‘Longipetala’ poisonous?

Matthiola ‘Longipetala’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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