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MATTHIOLA INCANA, ZONES 7 TO 10

Originating in England, this sun-loving cottage garden staple has thick clusters of fragrant blossoms on sturdy stems that can grow up to 3 feet tall. Blooms appear sequentially from the bottom up, lasting right through the fall in cool regions.

Why we love it:

You can divide an existing plant to create new ones.