Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Vomiting
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Beans
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
बीजपत्र
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Cotyledon
In French
Rocket Dame
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cotyledon
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Cotyledon
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Liścień
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Cotyledon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon
Care of Dame's Rocket and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.