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.

Plant calendar

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Matthiola and wildlife

Matthiola 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 poisonous?

Matthiola 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
Plants that go well with Matthiola longipetala
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