Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
choy sum
In German
Rockets Freifrau
choy sum
In French
Rocket Dame
choy sum
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
choy sum
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
choy sum
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
choy sum
In Polish
Rocket Dame
choy sum
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum
Care of Dame's Rocket and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.