Night Scented Stock is a delicate and very fragrant annual, appreciated for its small pale lilac flowers that open at sunset and release a soft, sweet fragrance into the evening air. It is an ideal plant for night or moonlight gardens. Discreet during the day, it reveals its full charm at nightfall. It is often planted near windows, pathways, or relaxation areas to fully enjoy its scent. Easy to grow and able to self-seed, it thrives in flowerbeds, borders, and containers.

Where to Grow Night Scented Stock?
It grows well in zones 4 to 9, in full sun or partial shade, in ordinary to well-drained soil. It adapts particularly well to temperate or coastal climates with cool evenings.

History and Traditional Uses
Native to Eurasia, this plant has been cultivated for centuries for its unique nocturnal fragrance. It is often found in cottage gardens or along pathways, where its fragrance is appreciated at dusk.

Information on Canadian Zones

• Zones 8–9: Direct sow in early spring or fall for extended summer blooming

• Zones 5–7: Start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after all danger of frost has passed

• Zone 4: Start indoors then transplant when temperatures warm up; prefers cool nights

How to Grow and Harvest Night Scented Stock

• Sowing: Sow seeds 3 mm (1/8 in) deep, spacing plants 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during germination.

• Harvesting: The flowers are primarily enjoyed on the plant, especially in the late afternoon and evening when they release their fragrance.

• Care: Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming or allow the plant to self-seed naturally.

Tips for Seed Harvesting

• Seed Development: Allow some plants to form pods and dry on the stem.

• Harvesting: Once the pods are dry, shake them to release the seeds.

• Drying and Storage: Store well-dried seeds in a labeled paper envelope.

• Viability: Seeds remain viable for 2 to 3 years under good storage conditions.

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