Hesperis matronalis
Common Name: 'Sweet rocket'. 'Dame's violet'Wonderfully scented, clusters of pale mauve flowers are produced over a long period from late spring on tall stems from a narrow basal clump of leaves. May-Jul. H75cm S45cm.
Care Instructions
Best grown in a moist, fertile soil in sun or semi-shade and looks great in a woodland situation. Cut back after flowering.
- Herbaceous Perennials
- Good as cut flower
- Good for fragrance
- Good for pollinators
- Good for partial shade
- Good for sun
- Good for clay
- Good for well-drained soil
- Purple flowers
- Good for spring
- Good for summer
- 60cm to 90cm