Hesperis matronalis
About
Hesperis matronalis is an herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Brassicaceae. It has numerous common names, including dame's rocket, damask-violet, dame's-violet, dames-wort, dame's gilliflower, night-scented gilliflower, queen's gilliflower, rogue's gilliflower, sweet rocket, and mother-of-the-evening.
- Family
- Brassicaceae
How to use it
Dame's rocket can be used in gardens to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of your outdoor space. Its sweet fragrance makes it a lovely addition to evening gardens, where its scent can be enjoyed during twilight hours. Additionally, this plant can help create a colorful display with its vibrant blooms, adding visual interest to your garden.,
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Gardening tip
When planting dame's rocket, make sure to space the seeds about 12 inches apart to allow for proper growth. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate a variety of conditions, making it a versatile choice for your garden.,
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In the kitchen
Dame's rocket is not typically eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty and fragrance in the garden rather than on your plate. Enjoy its lovely scent while gardening or walking through a flower-filled park!,
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hesperis matronalis
- Slug
- hesperis-matronalis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Genus
- Hesperis
- Species
- matronalis
- Wikidata QID
- Q1857886
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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