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Dame’s Rocket Seeds (Hesperis matronalis), Organic
Dame’s Rocket Seeds (Hesperis matronalis), Organic

Dame’s Rocket Seeds (Hesperis matronalis), Organic

$4.00

Also known as Wild Phlox, fragrant Dame’s Rocket adds unique beauty to the late spring meadow with white, lilac, purple colored flower clusters. This easy-to-grow wildflower tolerates partial shade and is a must-have for the early season garden or meadow. Boasting a lovely clove scent, this perennial makes for gorgeous spring bouquets. 

Easy Fall/Winter seeding produces beautiful plants next summer.

~25 seeds

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A native of Italy, Dame’s Rocket was introduced as a garden plant to American and has  in A member of the mustard family, can be a prolific re-seeder  Considered invasive in some states — Connecticut, Colorado, Massachusetts, Wisconsin

Young leaves and flowers are edible, both high in vitamin C.  Dame’s Rocket has also been used medicinally for at least 400 years.

Sold AsSeed
Annual/PerennialBiennial
Sun (Preferred)Full Sun | Mostly Sun | Part Sun
Soil (Preferred)Average | Well-Drained
Environment (Preferred)Prairie / Meadow
Spread18-24 inches
Height36-48 inches
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Foliage ColorGreen
Flower ColorLavender | Purple | White
Flower FragranceClove
Fragrance IntensityModerate | Strong
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Plant TypeHerbaceous
Watering NeedsRegular
Root DepthShallow
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UsesCulinary (incl. herbs) | Foundation | Group / Mass | Medicinal (incl. herbs) | Ornamental
Garden TypeBorder | Butterfly | Children's | Cottage | Cutting | Fairy | Herb, Culinary | Herb, Medicinal | Informal | Low-Maintenance | Meadow/Prairie | Pollinator
Edible PartsFlower
AttractsBees | Beneficial Insects | Butterflies | Night Pollinators
Wild/CultivatedCultivated
OrganicGrown w/o Chemical Fertilizers | Grown w/o Herbicides | Grown w/o Pesticides
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Seed-PrepEasy

Direct sow seed outdoors any time after the average last spring frost date and up to eight weeks before the average first frost date in the fall.

Scatter seeds on top of moist soil. They require light to germinate, so do not cover them.

Store seeds in a cool dry place.

We will send you pickup instructions with your completed order.  Thank you!

This product does not ship to the following states:
  • CO
  • CT
  • MA
  • NH
  • WI

Dame's Rocket is considered invasive in the states listed -- CO, CT, MA, WI, NH

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