
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Characteristics
Fragrant Blooms
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Late Spring
Flavour Profile
Fragrant
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
24–48 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
3–8
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
12–18 inches
Planting Depth
Lightly Press
Growing Conditions
Moist
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Dame's Rocket different from garden phlox?
What makes Dame's Rocket different from garden phlox?
Its four-petaled flowers grow in loose clusters, unlike the five-petaled blooms of garden phlox.
Can Dame's Rocket be planted in cottage-style gardens?
Can Dame's Rocket be planted in cottage-style gardens?
Yes, it blends beautifully into cottage gardens, wildflower borders, and natural-style landscapes.
Will the flowers produce a pleasant fragrance?
Will the flowers produce a pleasant fragrance?
Yes, the blooms are known for their sweet fragrance, especially during the evening.
Can the flower stems be used in fresh floral arrangements?
Can the flower stems be used in fresh floral arrangements?
Yes, the long flowering stems are suitable for seasonal bouquets and cut flower displays.
Do butterflies and bees visit the flowers?
Do butterflies and bees visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Will the plants reseed naturally in suitable conditions?
Will the plants reseed naturally in suitable conditions?
Yes, established plants may self-seed and return in favorable growing environments.