Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Rocket Dame
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Dame's Rocket and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.