Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Cordia subcordata
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Cordia subcordata
In French
Rocket Dame
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Kou
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Kou season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Kou Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Kou are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Kou
Care of Dame's Rocket and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.