Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
India, Nepal
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Sun Exposure
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
पीले अदरक
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Gelber Ingwer
In French
Rocket Dame
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Rocket Dame
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Yellow Ginger season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger
Care of Dame's Rocket and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.