Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Western Europe
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
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Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, 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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Vomiting
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
नवलकोल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Kohlrabi
In French
Rocket Dame
Chou-rave
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Kalarepa
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Capparales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Kohlrabi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi
Care of Dame's Rocket and Kohlrabi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.