Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Dame's Rocket |
| MainColor | White |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Growth Type |  Cultivated |
| Season | June |
| ImageUrl | Hesperis-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location | Abbotsbury |
| Human Toxicity |  Mildly_Toxic |
Flower Details
Description
Dame's Rocket is a biennial or short-lived perennial plant with clusters of fragrant, four-petaled flowers that can be purple, pink, or white. It typically grows up to 1 metre tall and blooms from late spring to early summer. The leaves are lance-shaped and alternately arranged.
Distribution
Native to Eurasia, it is now widely naturalised in North America and can often be found in meadows, roadsides, and woodland edges.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Caution Advised - young leaves and flowers are edible but may cause digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.
Human Toxicity
Mildly Toxic - ingestion of large amounts may cause stomach upset.
Pet Toxicity
Mildly Toxic to dogs and cats - ingestion may lead to mild gastrointestinal distress.
Active Compounds
Glucosinolates, flavonoids, anthocyanins.