Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
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, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Cocklebur
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
cocklebur
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Klette
Rockets Freifrau
In French
cocklebur
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
cadillo
Rocket Dame
In Greek
ήρα
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
kokklevor
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
kokklevor
Rocket Dame
In Latin
kokklevor
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket. Cocklebur doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Cocklebur does not have fragrant flowers. Cocklebur has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket
Care of Cocklebur and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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.