Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Wild sago
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ZAMIA pumila
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Coontie
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Coontie
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Coontie
In French
Rocket Dame
coontie
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
coontie
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Coontie
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Coontie
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Coontie
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Coontie
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cycadales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Zamieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Zamioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Coontie
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Coontie is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Coontie Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Coontie season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coontie is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coontie is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Coontie Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Coontie physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Coontie height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Coontie are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coontie flower color: Not Available
- Coontie leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Coontie
Care of Dame's Rocket and Coontie include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coontie pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coontie needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.