Dame's Rocket Seeds

1/4 Pound

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$7.95

1 Pound

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$18.95

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Quick Overview

Lilac-colored, clove-scented clusters add great beauty in late spring meadows, good even in shady areas. Perennial.

Details

SKU	HSMG
Common Name	Dame's Rocket or Wild Phlox
Botanical Name	Hesperis matronalis
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Perennial
Seeds Per Pound	272,155
Seeds Per Packet	N/A
Bloom Time	Summer
Primary Flower Color	Purple
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Estimated Mature Height	36-48 inches tall
Soil Moisture	Dry, Average, Moist/Wet, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To	Europe
Native to	Europe
Ships As	Seed
Ideal Growing Region	Southeast, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Suggested Uses	Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Prohibited In	Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Wisconsin
Is It Storable?	Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.

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Description

Dame’s Rocket is often called “Wild Phlox” since the flowers are phlox-like in clusters on tall stems. However, these florets have only 4 petals (phlox have five), marking this species as a pink/purple member of the mustard family. Dame’s rocket is spectacular in early meadow bloom, and also carries a delightful clove-like scent. “Rocket” reflects the super-rapid growth in spring before bloom. The “Dame” in the name marks this flower as a favorite of women and mothers in medieval flower lore.
No. of seeds per lb: 272,155

Reviews

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American Meadows Dame's Rocket Seeds

4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate instructions (3)
Attractive (3)
Hardy (3)

Cons

Best Uses

- Primary use:
- Personal (3)

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6/11/2011

3.0

Hard to tell right now

By Jboy

from North Caroling mountains

Comments about American Meadows Dame's Rocket Seeds:

Can't tell at this point as they are biennal

4/25/2010

4.0

Butterfly magnet!

By Kellie

from Pearce, AZ

About Me Master Gardener

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Hardy
Healthy
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors

Comments about American Meadows Dame's Rocket Seeds:

Want butterflies? Plant this plant. Out of all the wildflowers and other flowers on my property the butterflies seem to like Dame's Rocket most of all. Planted in mass, this is a real attention-getter that seems to reseed itself readily and almost thrives on neglect. I've recommended this plant to many friends.

3/29/2010

5.0

Love This Flower

By Jeannie

from Kokomo, IN

About Me Getting Started

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Hardy

Cons

None

Best Uses

Flower beds

Comments about American Meadows Dame's Rocket Seeds:

I love these flowers. I have seen these flowers in the ditces near my house and I could not find them in the stores. I have brought lots of wildflowers from this compnay for the last 5 years and I have LOVED everything that I have ever gotten from them. All the products are first quality.

3/29/2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

It works great in NC mountains. At 4000

By Mandy

from Atlanta and Linnville NC

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Accurate Instructions
Attractive
Fragrant
Hardy
Healthy
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Garden
Outdoors
Part shade hillside mtn
Patio

Comments about American Meadows Dame's Rocket Seeds:

It keeps mountain hillside from washing
resembles phlox but takes less time to grow

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