Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
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
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
सीताफल
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Zuckerapfel
In French
Rocket Dame
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Pinha
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Properties of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple. Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Dame's Rocket does not have fragrant flowers. Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Vomiting and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Sugar Apple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple
Care of Dame's Rocket and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.