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 ‘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.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Hesperis |
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Species | matronalis |
Varietry | 'Violet' |
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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