Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestion problems, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ISOLEPIS cernua
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
In French
Rocket Dame
Fibre optique Herbe
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Hierba de fibra óptica
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Fibra Óptica Relva
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Światłowody Trawa
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Fiber opticus Grass
Family
Brassicaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
- Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass
Care of Dame's Rocket and Fiber Optic Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.