Sweet Rocket is a beautiful heirloom flower with tall stems of violet-purple flowers in early summer. It has a deliciously sweet fragrance.
Hesperis matronalis is a great plant to grow under the bedroom window where the fragrance can waft in. It attracts butterflies. Also known as Dame's Rocket. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 4'
Sowing Hesperis Seeds:
Sow outdoors in late spring to early summer. Or sow indoors 6-8 weeks early. Barely cover the seeds. Full sun to part shade. Self sows.
