Hesperis matronalis is an upright, multi-branched, short-lived perennial or biennial which typically grows 2-3' tall (less frequently to 4'). Features white, lavender or purple, 1/2", 4-petaled flowers in loose, terminal racemes which bloom in late spring.

In Europe, it is host to the caterpillars of several butterfly species, including the orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines), large white (Pieris brassicae), small white (Pieris rapae), and moths, such as Plutella porrectella.

Aug 2, 2020 · Dame’s rocket, Hesperis matronalis, is a fragrant, edible member of the Brassicaceae family of plants, which includes arugula, broccoli, and mustard. Native to Europe and Asia, it was originally brought to the United States as an ornamental plant.

Once known as Eve Weed in old English cottage gardens for its prolific ways and sweet scent at dusk.This late spring blooming biennial has pure white flowers scented in the evening, perfect for moon gardens.

Sweet Rocket or Hesperis matronalis is one of the first cut flowers to bloom in my garden sending up fragrant spires of delicate white flowers. Give plants support early on to prevent damage from heavy Spring rain showers.

Jun 17, 2023 · Dame’s Rocket, Hesperis matronalis, is a common site along Wisconsin roadsides. We’ll share how to identify and use your dame’s rocket, and why you may not want to add it to your flower garden. Hesperis matronalis flowers have …

Dame's Rocket, known scientifically as Hesperis matronalis, is a charming perennial plant that is sure to capture attention with its beauty and delicate fragrance. Its white flowers, gathered in loose clusters, add elegance to any garden and are also excellent as cut flowers for vases.

Flowers: Four-petaled flowers of white, pink or purple color found on large, loose, rounded inflorescences. Fragrant, especially at night. Blooms late spring through summer.

Sweet rocket, Hesperis matronalis, is a pretty biennial, bearing white or purple flowers similar to honesty. A packet of sweet rocket seeds is likely to produce flowers varying in colour from deep rich purple, through all the paler lilac shades to white – leave them to seed themselves and they will maintain this diversity indefinitely ...

White Flower Inflorescence: Raceme Spike Flower Value To Gardener: Fragrant Good Cut Showy Flower Bloom Time: Spring Flower Shape: Cross Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size: < 1 inch Flower Description: fragrant (clove-like scent, especially in the evenings), white to purple or pink with 4 petals in a cross; bloom in late spring; Leaves ...