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Features
Family
Brassicaceae
Native
Southern Europe, Western Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Spring and fall, during cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About More Flowers
Matthiola incana
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
10, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, sow 8 to 10 weeks before transplanting outside in fall or winter for early spring bloom. For continuous bloom, sow every 2 to 3 weeks. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date for spring and fall color, or fall in USDA zone 7 and warmer for winter/spring blooms. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids germination; do not cover seeds with soil. |
| Special Care | For the straightest stems, stake plants, especially in windy, rainy, or part-sun areas. If fall planting in mild climates with winter precipitation, plant in raised beds or containers to ensure good drainage. For longest vase life, cut flowers when 1/3 of the flowers are open on a stem, and remove most of the foliage. Row covers at sowing or transplanting help prevent flea beetles. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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