Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Brassica rapa
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires 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
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Tatsoi
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Tatsoi
In French
Rocket Dame
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
Tatsoi
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Tatsoi
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Tatsoi
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Tatsoi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Tatsoi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi
Care of Dame's Rocket and Tatsoi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.