Plant Care Dame's Rocket

Dame's Rocket

About Dame's Rocket

Dames' Rocket is often mistaken for a native wildflower. It is a biennial perennial with foliage only for the first year before blooming in the second year. It will grow well in average, well-drained soil in full or partial sun. Matronalis blooms in early spring around March 1st.

Taxonomy

Hesperis matronalis
Hesperis
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

Also known as

Dame's-violet

How to care for Dame's Rocket

💦 Water

How often to water your Dame's Rocket

Water needs for Dame's Rocket
0.5 cups
every 9

Dame's Rocket needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Dame's Rocket

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Dame's Rocket in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Dame's Rocket: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Dame's Rocket love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Dame's Rocket does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dame's Rocket in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Dame's Rocket

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Dame's Rocket: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Dame's Rocket after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Dame's Rocket can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Dame's Rocket →

Common Dame's Rocket Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Dame's Rocket prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Dame's Rocket Water Frequency →

Dame's Rocket Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Dame's Rocket requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Dame's Rocket Light Requirements →

Dame's Rocket Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Dame's Rocket is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Dame's Rocket Edible? →

Dame's Rocket Toxicity to Cats →

Dame's Rocket Toxicity to Dogs →

Dame's Rocket Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Dame's Rocket does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Dame's Rocket →

When and How to Successfully Repot Dame's Rocket →

What Are Healthy Dame's Rocket Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Dame's Rocket is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Dame's Rocket →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Dame's Rocket grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Dame's Rocket Lifecycle →

Dame's Rocket Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Dame's Rocket →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Dame's Rocket can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Dame's Rocket Temperature Tolerance →

Dame's Rocket Hardiness Zones →

Is Dame's Rocket a Weed? →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Dame's Rocket can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Dame's Rocket →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Dame's Rocket, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Dame's Rocket

Dame's Rocket

Dame's Rocket


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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