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Hesperis matronalis (Dame's Rocket)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 23138

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Capparales Family: Brassicaceae Genus: Hesperis Species: Hesperis matronalis

Common Names add Dame's Violet edit | delete Mother-Of-The-Evening edit | delete Dame Rocket edit | delete Dame's Rocket edit | delete Wild Phlox edit | delete Sweet Rocket edit | delete Plant Types edit Biennial Fragrant Perennial Wildflower   Zones / Hardiness edit 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit July   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium   Leaf Shape edit Lanceolate   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Cottage Garden Wildflower Garden Wildlife Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Pink Lilac Purple Violet Lavender White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Lightly scented in the evening. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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