Hesperis matronalis
Hesperis matronalis
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Dame's Rocket is a beautiful and fragrant short-lived perennial that was brought to the US by early European settlers who used it for its medicinal and culinary value. Though this plant is short-lived it reseeds heavily and can quickly colonize an area.
NOTE: Pollinators adore this plant and so do we, but will not ship it to midwestern states where it is invasive. Please check your state invasive species list before ordering.
Zones: 3 to 8
Family: Brassicaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 36 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Conditions: average
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Color: Lilac
Native Range: Central and Southern Europe