Evening Scented Stock-3000 Seeds (Matthiola longipeta) Perfume Plant,Cold Hardy

You might not look twice at this low growing plant with small purple flowers. During the day the blossoms appear wilted and insignificant, but become beautifully fragrant in the evening. Plant them among other flowers near a patio or window to enjoy the night perfume. Very cold-resistant, growing well even in zone 1.

About Evening Scented Stock: Originally from the countries of Portugal and Spain, this wildflower is one of a favorite garden variety known as “stock,” usually cultivated for their strong, perfumed scent. In medieval England, flowers such as this were known as “gillyflowers.” This particular flower looks wilted during the day, but begins to bloom and produce its fragrance in the evening and through the night. The genus name Matthiola honors a 16th century botanist named Pietro Andrea Mattioli, who identified many plants for medicine and science.

Evening Scented Stock Germination: Sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. Planting just below the surface of the soil and keep moist until germination, which usually occurs within 10-15 days at 60-65 degrees F. For continuous blooming, plant a new crop every 4 weeks. In mild climates, sow in late fall for early spring blooms.

Growing Evening Scented Stock Seeds: Water seedlings occasionally until they become established. Though mature plants prefer fairly dry soil, water them occasionally to prevent the soil from entirely drying out. Remove wilted blossoms for new growth. Though the blossoms remain closed during the day, they open at the end of the day and produce a lovely fragrance all night long. These flowers actually produce a stronger scent when grown without much fertilization or watering.

Harvesting Evening Scented Stock: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.

Saving Evening Scented Stock Seeds: After the flowers fade, these plants produce long, thin pods. Watch the pods carefully, removing them from the plant when they turn from green to yellow. If left to ripen to brown, they will split and release their seeds. Spread out the pods in a dry location, keeping them loosely covered to contain the seeds that will be released as the pods dry. Separate the seeds from the pods and store the seeds in a cool, dry place.

Detailed Evening Scented Stock Info: Origin: Introduced US Wildflower Other Common Names: Night Scented Stock, Perfume Plant, Grecian Stock, Gillyflower Annual Stock Duration: Annual Bloom Time: Summer Height: 18-24 inches Spacing: 8-10 inches Light: Full Sun Soil Moisture: Medium USDA Zone: 3a-9b 

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What is an heirloom or heritage seed?
The terms heirloom and heritage are synonymous. An heirloom plant is an open-pollinated, cultivated plant, or cultivar. Heirloom plants are not used in modern large-scale agricultural, but they were traditionally grown during earlier periods in human history. All heirloom seed are open-pollinated.
What is the difference between open-pollinated and hybrid seeds?
Open-pollinated plants are pollinated by birds, insects, wind, or other natural means. Under these conditions the plant will produce seeds naturally. When these seeds are harvested and re-planted they will reproduce the same plant as the parent. Conversely, a hybrid plant is the result of controlled pollination of inbred parent plants. The plant’s seeds are often sterile and, if they do germinate, they will not reliably produce the same plant as the parent or the yields.
What is the difference between GMO and non-GMO seeds?
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic substance has been changed using genetic engineering methods. Non-GMO seeds have not been genetically changed, and they are traditionally the same as they were originally created. Non-GMO seeds have all of the nutrition that animal and human bodies need for maximum growth and nutrition. Traditional seeds grow into plants that have been consumed for thousands of years. Non-GMO seeds offer you the peace of mind that the foods you grow and eat are as nature intended.

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