Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Saraca asoca
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
SARACA indica
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Saraca indica
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Saraca indica
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Saraca indica
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Saraca indica
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Hylocereeae
Properties of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Dame's Rocket. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Ashoka and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket
Care of Ashoka and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.