Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Baccharis sarothroides
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
desert broom
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Wüste Besen
Rockets Freifrau
In French
desert broom
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Rocket Dame
In Greek
desert broom
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
desert broom
Rocket Dame
In Latin
desert broom
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Hylocereeae
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket
Care of Desert Broom and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.