Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Nutmeg
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
जायफल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Muskatnuss
In French
Rocket Dame
noix de muscade
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
nuez moscada
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
noz-moscada
In Polish
Rocket Dame
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Nutmeg season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg
Care of Dame's Rocket and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, 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 Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.