Hesperis matronalis subsp. matronalis

Dame's Rocket is a cottage garden classic prized for its fragrant purple, pink, or white flowers that perfume the evening air in late spring and early summer. Plant in average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade and water regularly; it self-seeds readily, naturalizing beautifully in informal garden settings. Deadhead spent blooms to reduce self-seeding if desired, or allow it to spread for a charming wildflower effect.