

How to identify Dame's rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
Dame's rocket, also known as Sweet rocket, Wild phlox
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.
Fragrant flowers with four petals in violet to pale pink, 0.5-0.75 inches (1.3-1.9 cm) wide.
Alternate lanceolate leaves, 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long, dentate margins, rough texture.
Elongated clusters of flowers emit clove-like scent, intensifying in the evenings.
Cylindrical silique fruit, 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) long, evolving from green to straw-like color.
Tall plant, 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) high, with stout stems and bushy growth habit.
The leaves of dame's rocket are alternate, lanceolate, and pubescent with a rough texture. Measuring up to 6 inches (15 cm) long and 2 inches (5 cm) across, they feature widely spaced teeth along the margins, giving a dentate appearance. The leaves are green with a pronounced midrib and lateral veins, aiding in their identification.
The flowers of dame's rocket are notably fragrant, with a clove-like scent that intensifies in the evenings. They display a range of colors from white to purple or pink. Each flower features four petals arranged in a cross shape, measuring around 0.5-1 inch (1.3-2.5 cm) in diameter. Blooming in late spring, these flowers are a key identifier for dame's rocket due to their distinct scent and petal arrangement.
The fruit of dame's rocket is categorized as a silique, which is a long and narrow capsule. Typically measuring 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) in length, these siliques hang gracefully and split open upon maturity to release a bountiful supply of seeds. The fruit's exterior texture is smooth, with a color that evolves from bright green to a straw-like shade as it ages. Each silique is impeccably designed to disperse numerous tiny seeds, ensuring the propagation of dame's rocket. These distinctive cylindrical pods are a key feature for identifying the species.
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Scientific Classification of Dame's rocket