Hesperis matronalis, Dames Rocket, is a fragrant biennial or short-lived perennial herb. It produces clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers, thriving in full sun to p
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering. Avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.
Temperature
Tolerates a wide range, prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not needed in fertile soil; light feed if soil is poor.
Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during flowering. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-drained, fertile, loamy soil.
Tolerates a wide range, prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
Outdoor
Generally not needed in fertile soil; light feed if soil is poor.
Spring
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Garden, Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Biennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple, Lance-shaped, Toothed
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
Yes
Young leaves are edible; no significant toxicity reported for humans or common pets from normal exposure.
