Hesperis matronalis [violet-flowered]

Also Known As

Hesperis matronalis 'Violet'
Violet Sweet Rocket

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 36"
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Hesperis matronalis [violet-flowered] plant details

Hesperis matronalis [violet-flowered] is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hesperis matronalis [violet-flowered]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hesperis matronalis [violet-flowered]

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Prized by generations past, this biennial has escaped the garden to grow quite happily in damp thickets. The epitome of an old-fashioned flower; the evening scented blooms are redolent of clove and violet, hence its other name, 'Dame's Violet'. Marie Antoinette was enamored of the double white, and while in prison the concierge daily brought her bunches of pinks, sweet rockets and tuberoses, an act of gentleness for which she herself was imprisoned but eventually released." Listed in an 1838 catalog. Self sows.

By: Select Seeds

With its strongly perfumed flowers, this is one of the traditional cottage garden plants. Easy to grow, phlox-like flowers in purple will bloom June through September. 36" tall x 18" wide. Even if you haven't the space for massing it in your garden, you should at least have some plants as even a few cut flowers will scent an entire room. Prolific self-seeder.