Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
1-6
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light 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
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pumpkin
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
कद्दू
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Kürbis
In French
Rocket Dame
Citrouille
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Calabaza
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Abóbora
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Dynia
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
cucurbita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cucurbiteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Pumpkin season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
- Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin
Care of Dame's Rocket and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.