Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
alstroemeria
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Alstroemeria
In French
Rocket Dame
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Liliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Alstroemerieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
- Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria
Care of Dame's Rocket and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.