Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
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
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Vomiting
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Jessamine
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
चमेली
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
Rocket Dame
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Jessamine
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Jessamine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Jessamine Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Jessamine are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Jessamine
Care of Dame's Rocket and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.