Stock (Matthiola incana): Fragrant, Cool-Season Spikes for Spring Gardens

Stock is an old-fashioned cool-season annual prized for its 1- to 3-foot spikes of clustered single or double flowers with a wonderful spicy-sweet scent. Colors span white, cream, pink, lavender, purple, and red. Soft gray-green, narrow leaves add texture. Grow in full sun or partial shade with regular watering. Space plants 9–12 inches apart.