Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dry areas, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Lousiana नारंगी
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Lousiana Orange
In French
Rocket Dame
Lousiana d'orange
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Lousiana naranja
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Lousiana laranja
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Lousiana pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
louisiana aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Louisiana Orange season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange
Care of Dame's Rocket and Louisiana Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.