Flower Detail

Hesperis matronalis

Dame's rocket is another banned flower in Colorado. That is, you can't sell it. They are a tall, early summer flowers. They remind me of tall phlox but they have 4 petals rather than 5. I still love them; they grow well here, but don't take over.

 

Rocket, Dame's

Hesperis matronalis

Type: perennial   Zone: A2,A3,1,2,3,4,5,6-all

Elevation (if known):

Color: lavender   Height: 2-4 ft

Ease of growth: easy

Bloom Time : Late Spring, Summer

Sun: yes   Part Shade: no   Shade: no

Water Needs: regular

Native to:    CO/NM native? no

Deer Resistant: no   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

Propagation: Seeds, divisions

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