Hesperis Matronalis also called Sweet Rocket or Dame's Rocket is a bushy plant, very rustic, with an incredible scent similar to violet, or some will say, jasmine. It gives a multitude of flowers with pink, mauve or fushia petals, whose sweet scent spreads at dusk. It is loved by pollinators. Dame's rocket is edible as it is a member of the Brassicaceae family of plants, which includes rocket, broccoli, and mustard however the plants need to be controlled in the garden as it can be invasive if left to spread. Hesperis matronalis is commonly used by herbalists for its medicinal properties. Always consult a healthcare professional or a qualified herbalist before using this plant medicinally or its essential oil.
Scientific Name: Hesperis matronalis
Plant Life Cycle: Biennal
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: Well-drained soil
Sowing and cultivation: Sow indoors from April to June or directly outdoors in the fall.
