Matthiola incana

Native to the European coast from Spain to Greece, this short-lived perennial subshrub develops upright stems with woody bases. Plants reach about one to three feet tall. Fragrant flowers have a distinctive clove-like scent and occur in dense upright clusters. The species belongs to the mustard family and is often grown as an annual or biennial in cool-season displays. It has become naturalized in Colombia. Photographed in Colombia.