Dames Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis)
(Hesperis matronalis)
Dames Rocket is a perennial flower that we have in the butterfly courtyard, this plant is not native to the Pine Bush. In our courtyard, we have 3 different varieties of it. Dames Rocket is an invasive species.
Identification: Dames rockets have bright purple, pink, or white flowers. They bloom from May to August and are 1.5-3 feet.
Flowers: Dames rockets have purple, white, or pink flowers that are relatively small and grouped together.
Butterflies:
Butterflies like to visit this plant because there are a lot of flowers per plant.