Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
persian violet
In German
Rockets Freifrau
persian violet
In French
Rocket Dame
persian violet
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Violeta persa
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Violeta persa
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Persian Violet
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Gentianales
Family
Brassicaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Exaceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet
Care of Dame's Rocket and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.