What is the Dame rocket?

Dame's Rocket, scientifically known as hesperis matronis , is a short -term permanent herb that grows in volumes and belongs to the Brassicaceae or Mustard. This plant passes through various common names, including violet, sweet missiles and mothers of the evening. Its robust stems, which grow up to 3 feet (0.9 m) high with a spread of about 2 feet (0.6 m), bear clearly colored and fragrant flowers. The name hesperis comes from the Greek word to the evening that marks the time of the time when the smell of its flowers is most intense. They usually have a deep purple or lavender color and are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. The DAME rocket has green leaves that are 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm long). These leaves are narrow with small hair and are arranged alternately. During May and July, 296,000 seeds are produced on the pound of the race. Since then, it has spread to North America and has grown in floodplain fields, abandoned fields and forests. This plant also grows in other parts of the world, such asSouthwest Asia, North Africa and South America. In cultivation, the plant is grown for ornamental use in gardens and also for defining borders along fences, ditches and roads. Its young leaves and flowers can be mixed with salads.

DAME rocket promotion is carried out by seed. The plant grows well in medium -shaped soils that are well drained and moist. It also prefers full exposure to sunlight and soils that are neutral to alkaline. The needs of watering this plant are low and after determining it can tolerate the dry period. Well -known pests attacking his leaves and flowers include slugs and snail.

Regardless of pest problems, Dame's Rocket is a fast and aggressive grower. In fact, it is listed as harmful and invasive in Colorado, Connecticut and Massachusetts in the United States. Once the cultivation escapes, it is easily naturalized and can be invasivein the pages and forests of grass stands. In addition to its fertile seed production, some reports attribute its integration into mixtures of wild flower seeds as another reason for its widespread division. Dame spreading can be controlled by the application of herbicide, such as glyphosate, pulling the whole plant or burning when it is permissible.