Life Span
Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Peppertree
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Peppertree
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Peppertree
In French
Rocket Dame
Peppertree
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
peppertree
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Peppertree
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Peppertree
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Peppertree
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Peppertree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Peppertree Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Peppertree are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Peppertree
Care of Dame's Rocket and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.