Hesperis matronalis
Botanical Name
Hesperis matronalis
Hardiness
Perennial
Height
1 to 3 feet
Width
1 to 2 feet
Flowers
Spring: white, purple, pink
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained, average
Did you know?
Dame's rocket is often used in "wildflower" mixes which has perpetuated its escape into the wild. It is often mistaken for garden phlox. The difference can be found in the number of petals and the leaf arrangement. Phlox has five petals and opposite leaves while dame's rocket has only four petals and alternate leaves.