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| Family | Cruciferae. Brassicaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Matthiola bicornis |
| AKA | Matthiola longipetala. Matthiola longipetala bicornis. |
| Common Names | Night-scented stock. Perfume plant. |
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| Size/Shape | 6-12". |
| Flowers | The flowers open in the late afternoon to evening. Purple flowers. |
| Blooming Season | Spring and summer. June to September. |
| Fragrance | Exquisite fragrance. Emits one of the most delightful fragrances. The scent is like a mixture of nutmeg and vanilla and it fills the evening air. Deliciously scented. |
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| Propagation | Very easy to grow from seed. Light is beneficial to germination. Thin out to 3" apart. Plant 1/4" deep. |
| Soil | Alkaline soils. Will grow in most soils. Neutral to mildly alkaline. |
| Water | Average water. Keep soil moist. |
| Light | Sun or part shade. Sunny. Full sun. Light shade to full sun. |
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| Source to Buy | Chilterns seeds. |
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