Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Tropical regions
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Raintree
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
raintree
Rockets Freifrau
In French
raintree
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
raintree
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Raintree
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Raintree
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Raintree
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Raintree
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Raintree and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Raintree and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is Not Available and Dame's Rocket season is Not Available. The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Raintree and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree 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 Raintree and Dame's Rocket
Care of Raintree and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree 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.