Hesperis matronalis Sweet rocket (Cruciferae)

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Hesperis matronalis
Sweet rocket
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The Hesperis matronalis plant species is found in S. Europe to Siberia. A garden escape in Britain, occasionally naturalized. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet rocket.

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Latin Name:  Hesperis matronalis
Common Name:  Sweet rocket
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Woodland edges[45], meadows, hedges, grass verges etc, avoiding acid soils[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in an outdoor seedbed and plant them out in late summer[111]. Germination should take place within 3 weeks. The seed can also be sown in early spring in a warm greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring. The seed can also be sown in July for planting out in the following spring. Division. Plants are short-lived perennials, division may not be worthwhile. Cuttings in summer 7cm long in a shady border[111]. Only done with named varieties being grown for ornament, it is not worthwhile otherwise.

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