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Stock commonly refers to Matthiola incana, a Mediterranean plant grown for its dense spikes of four-petaled flowers and strong clove-like fragrance. It may be cultivated as an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial depending on climate and growing conditions. Flowers occur in shades including white, pink, purple, and red, and double-flowered forms are common in horticulture. Stock is used in cool-season beds, borders, containers, and the cut-flower trade, where its upright stems and scent are useful for bouquets.
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What plant is usually sold as stock?
Stock most commonly means Matthiola incana, a Mediterranean member of the mustard family, Brassicaceae. It is grown for its upright flower spikes and strong fragrance.
What makes stock a popular cut flower?
Matthiola incana produces dense spikes of four-petaled flowers in shades such as white, pink, purple, and red. Its clove-like scent makes it useful in bouquets as well as garden borders.
Is stock an annual or a perennial?
Its life cycle depends on climate and growing conditions. Matthiola incana may be grown as an annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.
How can I tell stock from wallflower?
Stock is usually Matthiola incana, while wallflower is commonly Erysimum cheiri. Both belong to Brassicaceae, but stock is recognized by its dense spikes and especially strong fragrance.
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