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Hesperis matronalis
Dame's Violet
Brassicaceae
Height
70 cm
Flower colour
lilac
Flowering time
late June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun - partial shade
Soil
well drained, moist, fertile, tolerates most soil types
pH
neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Europe and Asia
Hesperis is a genus of 24 species in the family Brassicaceae, mainly native to the eastern Mediterranean. Only one plant is common in gardens.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Seed - sown in March.
Seed not covered and stored at 20°C (68°F) until germination.
Self-seeds generously. It is advisable to remove spent flowers before seed ripens.
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