Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Rocket Dame
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Vandeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Dame's Rocket and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.