Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Dry areas, moist forests, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Olive, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, 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
Drought Tolerant, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Vomiting
gas, Heartburn, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Unknown
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
chest congestion, Cough, Digestion problems, Inflammation, Sedative, Thyroid problems, Urinary problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Paper pulp, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
SERENOA repens
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Saw Palmetto
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Serenoa
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Sägepalme
In French
Rocket Dame
Serenoa repens
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Serenoa repens
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Serenoa
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Serenoa repens
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Serenoa
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Serenoa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Arecales
Family
Brassicaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Serenoa Hook. f.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Saw Palmetto season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saw Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Saw Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Saw Palmetto height is 210.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Saw Palmetto flower color: White
- Saw Palmetto leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto
Care of Dame's Rocket and Saw Palmetto include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saw Palmetto 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 Saw Palmetto needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.