(Hesperis matronalis ‘Dame's Rocket’)
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Dame's Rocket is a short-lived perennial/biennial flower native to Europe but can be found growing in meadows and naturalized areas in most of the United States. When fully grown, this plant can grow up to 2-3' and features luscious dark-green leaves and delicate lavender flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is used to flavor perfumes, has medicinal properties, is resistant to deer, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!Â
- Non-GMO
- Exotic Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Hesperis
Species: matronalis
Variety: Dame's Rocket
Also Known As: Garden Rocket, Dame's Violet, Mother-Of-The-Evening, Sweet Rocket
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity (Blooms): May-August
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Medium. Well drained.
Soil Moisture: Medium. Rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds as well as being Deer resistant.
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 12-24”
Spacing: 40”
Sow Depth: Press into the soil surface.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: dark green foliage and fragrant 4-petaled lavender 1/2” flower heads.
Garden Uses: Excellent plant for meadows, naturalized areas, or cottage gardens. May also be grown in borders, but foliage tends to disappear after flowering, thus necessitating the use of annuals or late-developing perennials to fill in the gaps.
Note: We cannot sell this seed to customers in CO, CT, MA, NH, NY, or WI.
Genus: Hesperis
Species: matronalis
Variety: Dame's Rocket
Also Known As: Garden Rocket, Dame's Violet, Mother-Of-The-Evening, Sweet Rocket
Grown as: Biennial
Maturity (Blooms): May-August
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Medium. Well drained.
Soil Moisture: Medium. Rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Maintenance: Low
Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Attracts Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds as well as being Deer resistant.
Containers?: Yes.
Height: 12-24”
Spacing: 40”
Sow Depth: Press into the soil surface.
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: dark green foliage and fragrant 4-petaled lavender 1/2” flower heads.
Garden Uses: Excellent plant for meadows, naturalized areas, or cottage gardens. May also be grown in borders, but foliage tends to disappear after flowering, thus necessitating the use of annuals or late-developing perennials to fill in the gaps.
Note: We cannot sell this seed to customers in CO, CT, MA, NH, NY, or WI.