Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Cedars
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
देवदार एल्म
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Cedar Elm
In French
Rocket Dame
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Cedar Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.