Latin Name: Matthiola longipetala subsp. bicornis, syn. Matthiola bicornis 

The Evening-Scented Stock is a delicate, fragrant annual prized for its intoxicating nighttime perfume. Growing 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) tall, it thrives in cottage gardens, moon gardens, and containers.

This modest-looking plant features slender, gray-green leaves and small, pale lilac or pink flowers that close during the day and open at dusk, releasing a sweet, honey-like fragrance. Blooming from late spring to summer, it attracts nocturnal pollinators like moths.

Thriving in full sun and well-draining, sandy soil, it’s drought-tolerant and cool-weather-loving, often sown in early spring or fall.

Ideal for path edges or window boxes, pair it with white alyssum, night-blooming nicotiana, or silver foliage plants to enhance its evening charm.