Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Muddy habitat
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Winter
Average Water
Consistently
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ORYZA
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Rice
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
चावल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Reis
In French
Rocket Dame
riz
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
arroz
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
ρύζι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
arroz
In Polish
Rocket Dame
ryż
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
rice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Cyperales
Family
Brassicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Rice Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Rice Plant height is - and width 22.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Rice Plant flower color: White
- Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant
Care of Dame's Rocket and Rice Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rice Plant pruning is done . In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently.