Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
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
Cut leaves after fall, Prune in flowering season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Vomiting
convulsions, Dermatitis, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Perfumes, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver Protection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
DENDROBIUM nobile
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Dendrobium, Noble Dendrobium, Sentinel Orchid
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Noble Dendrobium
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Noble Dendrobium
In French
Rocket Dame
Dendrobium nobile
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Dendrobium nobile
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Dendrobium nobile
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Nobile Dendrobium
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Dendrobium szlachetne
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Nobile Dendrobium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Dendrobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Dendrobieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Nobile Dendrobium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nobile Dendrobium is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nobile Dendrobium is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nobile Dendrobium height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nobile Dendrobium flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
- Nobile Dendrobium leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium
Care of Dame's Rocket and Nobile Dendrobium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nobile Dendrobium pruning is done Cut leaves after fall and Prune in flowering season. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nobile Dendrobium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.