Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Moist Soils
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FRAXINUS nigra
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Black Ash plant
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Black Ash Pflanze
Rockets Freifrau
In French
plante Black Ash
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
planta de negro de Ceniza
Rocket Dame
In Greek
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
planta Black Ash
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Black Ash roślin
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Black ash herba
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Brassicales
Family
Oleaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Ash and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Black Ash and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Black Ash and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Ash season is Spring and Summer and Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Ash and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Black Ash and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Ash and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Ash and Dame's Rocket
Care of Black Ash and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Ash 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.