Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Quercus stellata
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
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
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
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
Needs less watering
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
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
QUERCUS stellata
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Post Oak
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
पोस्ट ओक
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Post oak
In French
Rocket Dame
Post oak
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Post oak
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Post Oak
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Post Oak
In Polish
Rocket Dame
post Oak
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Post quercu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Post Oak
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Post Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Post Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Post Oak season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Post Oak Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Post Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Post Oak are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
- Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Post Oak
Care of Dame's Rocket and Post Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.