Hesperis matronalis (Sweet rocket)

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Relatively short-lived but self-seeds freely.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wildflower, Wildlife, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Rosette

Native to

Southern Europe, Russia, Western Asia, Central Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

The sweet fragrance is most pronounced in the evening

Toxicity

Not toxic