Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
red alder
In German
Rockets Freifrau
rot-Erle
In French
Rocket Dame
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
aliso rojo
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Rocket Dame
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Fagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Alder
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Red Alder season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Red Alder Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Red Alder are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Alder
Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
