Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Curcuma alismatifolia
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Open grasslands, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires a lot of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Snails
Allergy
Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antidiarrhoeal, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a vegetable, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
CURCUMA alismatifolia
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Hidden Ginger, Siam Tulip
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Siam Tulip
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Siam Tulip
In French
Rocket Dame
Siam Tulip
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Tulipán de Tailandia
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Siam Tulip
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Siam Tulip
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Siam Tulip
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Tulip Siam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Zingibereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Siam Tulip season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siam Tulip is Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Siam Tulip is Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Siam Tulip height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siam Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Siam Tulip leaf color: Green, Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip
Care of Dame's Rocket and Siam Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siam Tulip 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 Siam Tulip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.