Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
-
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Vomiting
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
penstemon parryi
In German
Rockets Freifrau
penstemon parryi
In French
Rocket Dame
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
parryi penstemon
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
parryi penstemon
In Polish
Rocket Dame
penstemon parryi
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Lamiales
Family
Brassicaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Dame's Rocket and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.