How to Grow and Care for Dame's rocket

Dame's rocket, also known as Sweet rocket, Mother of the evening, Summer lilac, Wild phlox, Dame's violet

Dame's rocket is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant, thriving in a variety of soil types though it prefers moist, well-drained conditions. It is important to give dame's rocket adequate space to grow, as it can spread and self-seed prolifically, which can be considered both a benefit for naturalizing areas and a special care point for preventing unwanted spread. Sunlight is another key factor; dame's rocket flourishes in full sun to partial shade, ensuring abundant flowering.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Dame's rocket

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial, Biennial, Annual
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	4-10

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Dame's rocket features distinctive tall spikes adorned with small four-petaled flowers, predominantly in violet to pale pink hues, spanning about 0.5 to 0.75 inches (1.3 to 1.9 cm) in diameter. These blooms grow in loose, elongated clusters and deliver a delightful fragrance, particularly in the evening. The lanceolate leaves of dame's rocket are roughly 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) long, presenting a deep green coloration. The robust plant can reach heights of 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm), with stout stems that display a bushy growth habit.