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evening stock

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noun

  1. a European and Asian plant, Matthiola longipetala, having fragrant, lilac-colored flowers that bloom at night.


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Evening stock is an annual that blooms from July through September.

From Washington Times

Plant jasmine tobacco and evening stock where they can be enjoyed on summer nights.

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Because jasmine tobacco and evening stock are not at their best by day, consider hiding these Cinderellas among showier flowers.

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In contrast to jasmine tobacco, evening stock is a low-growing, straggly plant, a ball of wiry stems with small leaves and flowers.

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