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One of the flowers I’ve photographed a couple of times is Stock (matthiola incana) which supposedly is a common garden flower – but I’ve only seen it at a couple of botanical gardens and don’t ever remember seeing it available at local garden centers.

Stock (also known as hoary stock and tenweeks stock) are heavily scented members of the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family. Depending on the variety – some are annuals – other are ebiennials. The plants grow to about 18″ tall with an abundance of blossoms.

Opera Daphene Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Opera Daphene Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Katz Lavender White Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Katz Lavender White Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Figaro Light Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Figaro Light Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

 

Opera Debora Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Opera Debora Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

 

Katz Pink Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Katz Pink Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

 

Opera Debora Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Opera Debora Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

 

Katz Bright Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Katz Bright Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Figaro Light Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins

Figaro Light Rose Stock © 2014 Patty Hankins