Matthiola incana is a biennial or perennial plant often grown as an annual, belonging to the Brassicaceae family (mustards). It is appreciated for its fragrant and highly decorative flowering, which appears in various shades of violet, pink, white, and lilac. Native to the Mediterranean area and Western Asia, stock is widely used for borders, flower beds, and aromatic gardens, also thanks to its pleasant fragrance, especially during the evening hours.