Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Cucurbita pepo
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Leafminer, Mice, Rodents
Allergy
Vomiting
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
तोरी
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Zucchini
In French
Rocket Dame
Courgette
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
calabacín
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
abobrinha
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Kabaczek
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Zucchini
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Zucchini season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Zucchini Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Zucchini are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Dame's Rocket and Zucchini
Care of Dame's Rocket and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.