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  Dame's Rocket - Hesperis matronalis
Dame’s Rocket, Sweet Rocket, or Dame's Violet (Hesperis matronalis) is an attractive, but invasive plant.
A common garden flower introduced to America from Europe in colonial times, it is invading Wisconsin woodlands and has the potential to become ecologically devastating to native plant species.
A complete description of dame’s rocket, its habitat, life history and control suggestions are found on page 30 of the DNR publication, Wisconsin Manual of Control Recommendations for Ecologically Invasive Plants.
www.hort.wisc.edu /mastergardener/Features/weeds/damesrocket/damesrocket.htm   (638 words)

  
 PLANTS Profile for Hesperis matronalis (dames rocket) | USDA PLANTS
Hesperis matronalis L. View 107 genera in Brassicaceae, 1 species in Hesperis or click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles.
Hesperis matronalis L. This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state.
Hesperis matronalis L. This plant is introduced to the United States from another country or countries.
plants.usda.gov /java/profile?symbol=HEMA3   (355 words)

  
  Hesperis matronalis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Hesperis matronalis is a member of the same family as Honesty (Lunaria annua), and it is a very similar plant, bearing clusters of mauve or white four-petalled flowers in summer.
Hesperis matronalis is a larger plant, with leafy branching stems reaching 2' or more.
It is a useful plant for a cottage or wild garden, and as well as its flowers, is grown for its strong perfume, particularly in the evening.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /gardenbitz/plant227.html   (90 words)

  
 Hesperis matronalis: Violet Sweet Rocket
Hesperis matronalis is a great plant to grow under the bedroom window where the fragrance wafts in.
I've also seen it growing in a wildflower garden with
Hesperis matronalis is a short-lived perennial, but it self sows prolifically to replace itself.
www.dianeseeds.com /hesperis-matronalis.html   (99 words)

  
 Invasive Plants of Wisconsin: Hesperis matronalis, dame's rocket
Invasive Plants of Wisconsin: Hesperis matronalis, dame's rocket
Hesperis matronalis is a tall herbaceous biennial or a short-lived perennial that is widely planted and escapes readily.
There has not been good documentation of control efforts, but it seems likely that more extensive populations may require a major effort over a span of 5-10 years (or more) to exhaust the seed bank.
www.uwgb.edu /biodiversity/herbarium/invasive_species/hesmat01.htm   (141 words)

  
 Detailed information on Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket Hesperis matronalis
Matronalis is grown for its flowers that are very fragrant on humid evenings.
The flowerheads are branching, colors are white to lilac and blossoms in summer.
I have grown Hesperis matronalis for several years now, and really like it.
davesgarden.com /guides/pf/go/81/index.html   (1843 words)

  
 Hesperis matronalis 'Harlequin'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Hesperis matronalis 'Harlequin' is a new plant I found in my garden.
It has variegated green and cream leaves, which is what makes it different from the usual Hesperis matronalis.
In the hope that there will also be variegated single white-flowered plants in the next generation, I have called it 'Harlequin'.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /gardenbitz/plant227a.html   (82 words)

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