Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
-
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Allergy
Vomiting
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Rocket Dame
érable rayé
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
arce rayado
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
plátano listrada
In Polish
Rocket Dame
paski klonu
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Moosewood Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree
Care of Dame's Rocket and Moosewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.