Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Arbutus
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
सदाबहार
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Rocket Dame
arbousier
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Arbitus
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
árbuto
In Polish
Rocket Dame
mącznik
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Brassicales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Arbutus
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Arbutus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Arbutus Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Arbutus are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Arbutus
Care of Dame's Rocket and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.