Sweet Rocket
Hesperis matronalis
Family: Brassicaceae
Sweet Rocket grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers average to rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Sweet Rocket
Sweet Rocket growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Average to rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sweet Rocket as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in second season.
Plant Overview
Sweet Rocket (Hesperis matronalis) is listed in the Brassicaceae family and categorized as a flower with a biennial or short-lived perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0270
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Biennial or short-lived perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Sweet Rocket is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Average to rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Average to rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in second season. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in second season
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.