Fill your evening garden with a delightful, sweet fragrance with our Dames Rocket seeds. This old-fashioned heirloom, also known as Sweet Rocket, produces tall spires of beautiful purple and white flower clusters. A cottage garden classic, it’s perfect for creating a naturalized, wildflower look in borders and open spaces. Beyond its beauty, Dames Rocket is also a versatile edible plant, with its flowers and shoots adding a unique, peppery flavor to salads and cooked dishes.

What you’ll love

• A beautiful, sweet fragrance that is most pronounced in the evening.
• A surprising edible! The flowers, buds, and young shoots are all delicious.
• Tall spires of purple and white flowers create a classic cottage garden feel.
• A favorite of pollinators, especially butterflies and moths.

Seed details

• Plant Name: Dames Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 200 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial (often grown as a biennial)
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in late fall or early spring for best results.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Partial Shade to Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers average, well-drained loamy soil.
• Germination: Occurs in 14-21 days. Keep soil moist until germination.

Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.