Origin: Not US Native
Other Common Names: Garden Rocket, Dame's Violet, Mother-Of-The-Evening, Sweet Rocket
Duration: Biennial
Bloom Time: June-July
Height: 3' to 4'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 4a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 18000
Often confused with phlox, this highly fragrant flower is commonly seen in road ditches and in the light shade of nearby trees. It's heady scent is an attraction to bees, butterflies, and birds, while being repulsive to deer. This Spring blooming wildflower can be found in shades of lavender, violet, and white, some being a variegated intermediate between the two. All these lovely features make this an attractive, hardy species to add to your collection!
