Tasha Tudor Seeds: Sweet Rocket

Lovely, fragrant cottage garden plant. Butterflies swoon over it. Glows and becomes more scented at night. Let this short-lived perennial self-sow for blooms year after year.

*Cannot ship to CO, CT, IN, MD, MI, NJ, PA, TN, VA, WI, and WV as it is listed as an invasive plant in these states. Please do not order if you live in these states.*

Hesperis matronalis

Approx. 250+ seeds

Level: Undemanding

Color: White, pink, and lavender

Likes: Full/partial sun in moist, well-drained soil.

Blooms: Early Summer

Height: up to 4 feet

Zones: 3-9

Germination: Needs no special treatment. Start seeds indoors or in a cold frame in spring, or a cold frame in fall. Should germinate in 21 days. Transplants easily.

Photo with butterfly by Richard W Brown from Tasha's Successful Garden