Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Ipomoea alba, Moon Vine
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Ivory
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Three Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Water until the soil feels moist in the top
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
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Beetles
Allergy
Vomiting
Anxiety, Confusion, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
IPOMOEA alba
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Evening Glory, Moonflower
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Moonflower
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Monet
In French
Rocket Dame
Monet
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Monet
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Μονέ
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Monet
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Monet
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Monet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Solanales
Family
Brassicaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Moonflower. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Moonflower doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Moonflower has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Moonflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Moonflower season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moonflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonflower is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Moonflower Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Moonflower physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Moonflower height is 300.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Moonflower flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Moonflower leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower
Care of Dame's Rocket and Moonflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonflower 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 Moonflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.