Wildflower - Dame's Rocket

The Dame's Rocket is coming into full bloom in our neighborhood and large colonies have developed in areas of moist ground.



Habitats for Dame's Rocket include moist meadows, woodland edges and openings, thickets, semi-shaded fence rows, banks of drainage ditches and vacant lots.



Flower coloration varies, from different shades of lavender and purple to white and pink.

Dame's rocket is native to Eurasia and was brought to North America in the 17th century and has since become naturalized here.



It is considered an invasive species in some areas of the U.S. In Colorado it's listed as a noxious weed with plans for eradication or management. In Connecticut it is listed as invasive and banned to move, sell, purchase, transplant, cultivate, or distribute. It is prohibited in Massachusetts. In Wisconsin it is Restricted.