Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Persian Lime
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Persian lime
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Rocket Dame
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Persian lime
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Persian lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Persian Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime
Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.