Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Upland
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Daphne plant
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Rockets Freifrau
In French
plante Daphne
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Daphne plant
Hesperis Rocket
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Brassicales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Daphne and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Dame's Rocket. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Daphne and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Daphne and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Daphne and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Dame's Rocket
Care of Daphne and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.