Dame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
Dame's rocket, also known as Sweet rocket, Wild phlox
Dame's Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) was brought to North America from Europe as an ornamental plant. Over time, it spread widely and is now deemed invasive in many states' woodlands and prairies. A distinctive feature of this plant is that its flowers and seed pods grow concurrently.
Key Facts About Dame's rocket
Attributes of Dame's rocket
Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
40 cm to 1 m
Spread
30 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm
Flower Color
White Purple Violet Pink
Scientific Classification of Dame's rocket
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Brassicales
Family
Cruciferae
Genus
Rocket
Species
Dame's rocket