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Heritage Perennial Profile Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.  Plant Number: 1.260.050 USDA Zone: 2 - 9  Hesperis matronalis Common name :  Sweet Rocket Now a naturalized wildflower over much of North America, Sweet Rocket is originally native to Europe. Plants are biennial, but usually self seed to come back for years. In the first year, a low rosette of green leaves is formed. The following spring they produce upright branching heads of fragrant phlox-like flowers, in a mix of pastel pink, mauve and white. Seedlings may be moved in spring or fall. Great for cutting. Attractive to butterflies. Widely known as Dame's Rocket and very often mistaken for Phlox. Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Neutral   Alkaline   Acid Soil Moisture   Average   Moist Care Level   Easy Flower Colour   Deep Pink   Light Pink   Mauve/Lilac   Mixed   Purple   White Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid Summer   Late Spring Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Attracts Butterflies   Border   Cut Flower   Deer Resistant   Fragrant   Massed   Wild Flower Flower Head Size   Large Height    60-90 cm    23-35 inches Spread    45-60 cm    18-23 inches Foot Traffic    None Growth Rate    Medium  Print This Plant E-Mail This Plant What others say about this plant... Though a perennial, it is best to raise young plants every few years because the roots become woody and less productive with age. From seed it may vary from white to deep lilac; tall branching stems hold many very fragrant, single, stock-like flowers for many weeks. The scent is most pronounced in the evenings.; Graham Stuart Thomas, Perennial Garden Plants Best Selling 4th Edition Now Available! Now only $15.95 USD $17.95 CDN More info

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