Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acicular
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
सरल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Fichten
In French
Rocket Dame
Picea
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Picea
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Spruce
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Picea
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Świerk
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Brassicales
Pinales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Cactoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Sitka Spruce season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.