100 Seeds Virginia Stock Malcolmia maritima Fragrant Flower

Virginia Stock (Malcolmia maritima) is a charming, low-growing annual prized for its profusion of small, four-petaled blooms in soft shades of lilac, pink, and white. Blooming freely through cool weather, it forms dense, cushion-like mounds that bring a delicate, cottage-garden feel to beds, borders, and containers.
Often grown as an easy-to-sow ornamental, Virginia Stock is well suited to edging, rock gardens, meadow-style plantings, and pollinator-friendly spaces. Its fast, uniform growth makes it a rewarding choice for gardeners seeking quick, colorful coverage in spring or mild-season gardens.
Species: Malcolmia maritima
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, mounding
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones
Germination: 7-14 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Surface sow; light needed for germination
Spacing: 6-9 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season bloomer; tolerates poor to average soil