Sweet Rocket, Dame’s Violet. A short-lived perennial with dark green leaves. Clusters of lilac or purple flowers from early spring to mid-summer. Very attractive to insects. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Hesperis matronalis
A short-lived perennial with dark green leaves. Clusters of lilac or purple flowers from early spring to mid-summer. Very attractive to insects.
Additional information
| Generic | Hesperis |
|---|---|
| Species | matronalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sweet Rocket, Dame's Violet |
| Flower Colour | lilac, purple |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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