Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Buds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Margerite
In French
Rocket Dame
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
Rocket Dame
piwonie
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Hesperis
Leucanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy
Care of Dame's Rocket and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.