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Hesperis matronalis ‘Violet’ (Violet Dame’s Rocket)
An upright perennial or short-lived biennial with fresh green foliage and loose clusters of fragrant, four-petalled violet-purple flowers. The blooms are particularly fragrant in the evening and appear on tall, branching stems through spring and early summer. It brings a relaxed cottage-garden feel and is a lovely addition to the cutting garden. It can self-seed readily.
Height: 60–90 cm
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Uses: Cottage gardens, naturalistic borders, woodland edges, cut flowers, pollinator gardens
Hesperis matronalis ‘Violet’ (Violet Dame’s Rocket)
An upright perennial or short-lived biennial with fresh green foliage and loose clusters of fragrant, four-petalled violet-purple flowers. The blooms are particularly fragrant in the evening and appear on tall, branching stems through spring and early summer. It brings a relaxed cottage-garden feel and is a lovely addition to the cutting garden. It can self-seed readily.
Height: 60–90 cm
Bloom Time: Spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Uses: Cottage gardens, naturalistic borders, woodland edges, cut flowers, pollinator gardens