*Genus and Species: Hesperis matronalis
Family: Brassicaceae
Common Name: Dame's Rocket
Habit: perennial
Height: 1-4 feet
Flower Color: violet, rarely white
Native To: Europe
Range: throughout United States
Blooming Period: May-August
Water Requirement: moist to moderate
Soil Type: well drained
Exposure: partial shade to full sun
Seed Count: 296,000 seed/lb
Seeding Rate: 8 lbs/acre
Miscellaneous: sweet fragrance; competes well with
grasses
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*Genus and Species: Hesperis matronalis
