Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Cropland, Forests, Pastures
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
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
bees, Wasps
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Hay fever
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antivinous, Diarrhea, Fertility, Piles, Stomach Ulcers
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MIMOSA pudica
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Action Plant, Sensitive Plant, Touch-Me-Not
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
छुई मुई
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Berühre mich nicht
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Balsamine
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
No me toques
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Αγγίξτε-me-not
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Não me toque
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Niecierpek
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Palpate Me, non-
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Touch-me-not season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Touch-me-not is Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Touch-me-not is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Touch-me-not height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Touch-me-not flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Touch-me-not leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket
Care of Touch-me-not and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Touch-me-not pruning is done 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 Touch-me-not 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.