Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Shrub, Ornamental Tree
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
River side, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Caterpillars, Coral Spot, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, Febrifuge, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ELAEAGNUS 'Quicksilver'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Oleaster
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
इलेगनस
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Elaeagnus
In French
Rocket Dame
Elaeagnus
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Elaeagnus
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Elaeagnus
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Elaeagnus
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Elaeagnus
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Elaeagnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Rosales
Family
Brassicaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Elaeagnus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elaeagnus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elaeagnus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elaeagnus height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus
Care of Dame's Rocket and Elaeagnus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elaeagnus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and 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 Elaeagnus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.