Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
  
Not available
  
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
  
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Light Green, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lobed
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
  
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Keep Slightly Dry
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Deers, Not Available, Rabbits, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
  
Astringent
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
  
Acer ginnala
  
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
  
Amur Maple
  
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
  
अमुर मेपल
  
In German
Rockets Freifrau
  
Amur-Ahorn
  
In French
Rocket Dame
  
érable de l'Amour
  
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
  
arce de Amur
  
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
  
Amur Maple
  
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
  
de bordo amur
  
In Polish
Rocket Dame
  
klon amur
  
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
  
amur acernis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Brassicales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Brassicaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Hesperis
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Hippocastanoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Amur Maple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple
Care of Dame's Rocket and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.