Is Dames rocket the same as sweet rocket?

Dame’s rocket, also known as sweet rocket in the garden, is an attractive flower with a delightfully sweet fragrance. Considered a noxious weed, the plant has escaped cultivation and invaded wild areas, crowding out native species.

What does dame’s rocket smell like?

Dame’s or sweet rocket, dame’s or damask violet, rogue’s or queen’s gilliflower, vesper flower, mother-of-the-evening: many of the names allude to its sweet scent–likened to a mixture of clove and violet–and to the time of day when that scent is released into the air.

How do you get rid of dame’s rocket?

Once properly identified, Dame’s Rocket can easily be removed by pulling out the root by hand, if the soil is soft, or by digging the root out with a small spade. Because it is an invasive species, Dame’s Rocket is not to be purchased or planted in Wisconsin.

Should I pull Dame’s rocket?

Dame’s rocket appears to have allelopathic tendencies (the ability to produce chemicals that prevent or reduce the growth of other plants) similar to garlic mustard. In slightly drier conditions, pulling the plant will cause the flowering stems to break off above ground level, leaving roots to re-grow.

How can I grow my hesperis?

Hesperis are best planted in moist, well-drained soil of sand, clay, chalk or loam within an alkaline or neutral PH balance. Prepare the planting area by amending the soil with a generous layer of compost. Mix in well and position your plants into place, allowing enough space between companion plants.

Can you eat sweet rocket?

Like all sweet rockets it is highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, and the fragrant flowers perfume the air in spring and early summer evenings. They are also edible and look great sprinkled over salads. Although relatively short-lived, it self-seeds freely.