Bring fragrant beauty and vibrant color to your garden with Purple Matthiola (Stock Flower), a hardy, shade-tolerant plant known for its lush purple blooms. Perfect for garden beds, borders, or container planting, this low-maintenance perennial attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting seasonal color. Its heirloom quality ensures strong growth and abundant flowering year after year, making it a favorite for home gardeners.
Features & Specifications
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Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
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Plant Variety: Purple Matthiola (Stock Flower)
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Flower Color: Purple
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Growth Habit: Upright perennial
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Maintenance Level: Low
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Shade Tolerant: Thrives in partial to full shade
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
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Best Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental displays
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Climate Tolerance: Prefers temperate climates with well-draining soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Space plants 6–12 inches (15–30 cm) apart for optimal growth.
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Watering: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; water moderately once established.
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Light Requirements: Partial to full shade for best growth and flowering.
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Germination Period: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.
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Best Season to Plant: Spring or early summer after the last frost.
