How to tend a Hesperis matronalis

Also known as: Viola matronalis Garsault, Antoniana sylvestris Bubani, Crucifera matronalis E.H.L.Krause, Deilosma inodora Fuss, Deilosma matronalis Andrz. ex DC., Deilosma nivea Fuss, Deilosma runcinata Fuss, Deilosma sibirica Andrz. ex DC., Hesperis albiflora Schur, Hesperis bituminosa Willd., Hesperis euganea Marsili ex Ten., Hesperis grandiflora Sims, Hesperis hortensis Pers. ex Steud., Hesperis sabauda Rouy & Foucaud, Hesperis umbrosa Herbich, Hesperis unguinosa Schrank, Hesperis adenosepala Borbás, Hesperis matronalis var. elata (Hornem.) Schmalh., Hesperis matronalis subsp. sibirica (L.) G.V.Krylov, Hesperis matronalis var. sibirica (L.) DC., Hesperis sibirica var. alba Georgi

Watering

Only need keep soil moist

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Fertile sandy loam

Fertilizer

Apply enough base fertilizers

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Cruciferae, Hesperis
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height 15-20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering and fruiting period May-July
Flower colors
purple, white
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