100 Dames Rocket Seeds – Hesperis matronalis – Fragrant Spring Flower – Cottage Garden Plant

📩 Only Pay Shipping Once! Order as many seed varieties as you like — you’ll only be charged one flat shipping fee. We carefully package every seed packet. If you have any questions about planting or need help choosing varieties, feel free to message us anytime! 🌱💛 Grow classic old-fashioned charm with 100 seeds of Hesperis matronalis, commonly known as Dames Rocket, Damask Violet, or Night Scented Gilliflower. This tall biennial produces clusters of purple to lavender flowers with a sweet fragrance that becomes stronger in the evening. Traditionally grown in cottage gardens and naturalized plantings, Dames Rocket blooms in late spring to early summer and attracts bees and butterflies. ⚠️ Note: This plant is considered invasive in some regions. Please check local regulations before planting. Botanical Name: Hesperis matronalis Common Names: Dames Rocket, Damask Violet Type: Biennial or short lived perennial USDA Zones: 3–8 Height: 2–4 feet Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Light: Full sun to part shade Soil: Average, well drained Water Needs: Moderate Growth Habit: Upright, self seeding Cold stratification is helpful but not required. Sow seeds on soil surface or lightly cover. Keep soil lightly moist until germination (1–3 weeks). Blooms typically in the second year if spring sown.