Dame's Rocket
(Hesperis matronalis)
Damesrocket is sold occasionally by local nurseries and can also be found in “wildflower” seed mixes. This garden bully has escaped cultivation and become a problem throughout Colorado, including the Boulder foothills area. It readily invades steep slopes and riparian areas, as well as disturbed ground. Damesrocket is a native of Europe and can be classified as either a biennial or perennial. The stems can grow up to 4 feet tall, with purple flowers that appear from April through July. Alternatives to planting Damesrocket, include Colorado Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) and Lavender Native Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa menthaefolia).
Kelly Uhing, Colorado Department of Agriculture
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