How to identify Tenweeks stock (Matthiola incana)
Tenweeks stock, also known as Brompton stock, Gilli-flower
Tenweeks stock emerges as an upright herb with a robust stature, bearing oblong grey-green foliage characterized by a distinct hairiness. It typically thrives as a biennial or perennial with the ease of germination from seed. The plant distinguishes itself with fragrant blooms evocative of cloves, inviting close proximity placement for olfactory enjoyment. When in flower, tenweeks stock offers a continued floral display if seeds are staggered in their sowing. Its structural form and leaf texture present a striking addition to the garden, particularly in regions favoring cool-season growth.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type: Herb
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Hairy, gray-green oval leaves up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.
Fragrant blooms in cream, white, lavender purple, or pink.
Clustered flowers with sweet scent, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) wide.
Distinct pinnate vein pattern on leaves with central and fanning secondary veins.
Robust upright herb with oblong foliage favoring cool-season growth.
The leaves of tenweeks stock are hairy and gray-green, measuring up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. They exhibit an elongated oval shape with a slightly wavy edge. The surface texture is soft and somewhat velvety due to the fine hairs, contributing to its gray-green hue. The leaves have a pinnate vein pattern, with the primary vein running centrally and secondary veins fanning outwards. These characteristics provide a distinct and identifiable appearance for this plant.
The flowers of tenweeks stock are either single or double blooms, arranged in terminal racemes. They come in a range of colors, including cream, white, lavender purple, and pink. Each flower consists of delicate petals that can vary in size but generally form a dense, lush cluster. The flowers are known for their sweet, intoxicating fragrance, which is most prominent during their blooming period in late spring to early summer. Typical flower size is around 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
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Scientific Classification of Tenweeks stock
