Hesperis matronalis Seeds

Heperis matronalis is a perennial that blooms in early summer with long-stemmed flowers in shades of violet or white. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Sowing Hesperis matronalis Seeds

Sow hesperis seeds outdoors after the last frost date. Or start  indoors  6-8 weeks early. Barely cover with soil. Full sun to part shade. Height 4', spacing 12". 

Hesperis matronalis Alba (White Sweet Rocket)

200 seeds  $3.25

Hesperis matronalis Alba  blooms in early summer with long-stemmed bunches of flowers that are beautiful in the garden or the vase.  It looks wonderful with many other perennials. We like to combine it with  poppies ,  lupine ,  Lychnis 'Feuer'  and  dracocephalum . The sweetly fragrant flowers attract butterflies. The leaves, flowers and seeds are edible. See this article for  how to eat it .

Hesperis matronalis Violet  (Sweet Rocket)

325 seeds  $3.25

photo by Richard Laflamme