How much sunlight does my Dame's Rocket need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Dame's Rocket?

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!

Should I fertilize my Dame's Rocket?

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.

What is the growth pattern for Dame's Rocket?

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

Can Dame's Rocket be grown outdoors?

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

How can I propagate my Dame's Rocket?

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.

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Q: Is Dame's Rocket easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Dame's Rocket?

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.

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

Scientific name

Hesperis matronalis

Genus

Hesperis

Family

Brassicaceae

Order

Brassicales

Also known as

Dame's-violet

How to care for Dame's Rocket

Water

How often to water your Dame's Rocket

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 located in San Jose, California.

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

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

San Jose, California

38% Low

Growing Dame's Rocket in San Jose right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 23rd, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in San Jose is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determin…

Sunlight will increase by 32.2% ☀️

January 29th, 2023

San Jose is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in San Jose is expected to increase by 32.2% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 11.0 megajoules of energy per m^2…

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

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in San Jose, California ⛅.

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

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.

When to repot Dame's Rocket

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 23rd, 2023

The growing potential in San Jose is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repo…