200 Seeds- Dame’s Rocket Seeds-Hesperis Matronalis-Excellent Perennial-PV646 The sweet clove-like scent of dame’s rocket will attract lots of bees, butterflies & birds. Dame’s Rocket is a showy, short-lived perennial with large, loose clusters of fragrant flowers that bloom from May to August on flowering stalks 24 - 48 inches in height . This member of the mustard family has flowers with four petals. Many flower seeds are produced in the flower clusters. The leaves are oblong, sharply toothed, & alternately arranged. Leaves decrease in size as they ascend the stem. This species is often confused with garden phlox (Phlox paniculata). Unlike Dame’s Rocket, the phlox species have opposite leaves that are not toothed, & flowers with five petals, not four. Hesperis Matronalis Sweet Rocket is a liberal self-sower, dropping its own flower seeds & spreading. If spreading is not desired, deadhead flowers before they go to seed. Sow Dame’s Rocket seeds in the spring for a perennial that will flower profusely. Hesperis Matronalis is commonly called Dame’s Rocket or Sweet Rocket, & it will grow anywhere in North America in full sun or light shade. The Hesperis Matronalis plant likes moist conditions for optimal growing, but it is adaptable. Sow Hesperis Matronalis seeds directly outdoors in prepared soil after all danger of frost has passed. It is fast to get established. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 9 Height: 24 - 48 inches Bloom Season: Late spring Bloom Color: Lilac shades Environment: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5 Deer Resistant: Yes Temperature: 70 - 80F (21-26 C) Average Germ Time: 10 - 30 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/16 inch Sowing Rate: 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 8 pounds per acre Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches 200 Seeds - Dame’s Rocket Seeds-Hesperis Matronalis-Excellent Perennial-Pv646
