Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Perennials for Sun
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Hesperis steveniana
Family: (Brassicaceae)
(B/P) to 3′. Damask Violet. Rarely seen nowadays is this choice plant from Asia Minor. Attractive, grey-green foliage and branching stems bearing innumerable, slender spikes of scented, pale lilac-purple, four-petalled flowers from early summer onwards. Very fragrant. Useful for cutting. Sun/partial shade. 4 & T3