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stocks

19 years ago

I've been mapping and identifying plants around a very old yard that's been not planted or bothered with for maybe 25 years (other than mowing). Yesterday I noticed stocks blooming next to the house. Now, I've always thought of stocks as annuals, and I know they can reseed. However this looked like a perennial that had been mowed and had branched out under ground. Are some types of stocks perennial in zone 5? Are they common in old neglected gardens? Thanks, Leah

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mistercross
19 years ago
I'm not familiar with "stocks", so a little research found that it's name is Matthiola incana. Most online sources call it an annual, although some hinted it could be a biennial or perennial. Finally, I found a clear statement at the Monticello yahoo store.

Here is a link that might be useful: Jefferson's Monticello on Yahoo! stores

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