Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Vomiting
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Strawberry Bush
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Strawberry Bush
In French
Rocket Dame
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Classic Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Celastrales
Family
Brassicaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Strawberry Bush season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush
Care of Dame's Rocket and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.