Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Chincherinchee
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Kap-Milchstern
In French
Rocket Dame
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Chincherinchee
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Chincherinchee season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee
Care of Dame's Rocket and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.