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species 94,562 observations

Dame's Rocket

Hesperis matronalis

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

99 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Goldenrod Crab Spider 7
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors White Slant-line, Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Giant Swallowtail 92

Children

  • Hesperis matronalis voronovii
  • Hesperis matronalis candida

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Resists
Poor soil
Habit
Erect Multi stemmed
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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