Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
India
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Cardamom
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
इलायची
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Kardamom
In French
Rocket Dame
Cardamome
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cardamomo
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Cardamomo
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Kardamon
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Cardamom
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Cardamom season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Cardamom Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Cardamom are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cardamom
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardamom 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 Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.