Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
जरुल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Königinblume
In French
Rocket Dame
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Hesperis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Pride of India
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Pride of India season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Pride of India Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Pride of India are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pride of India
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.