Hesperis matronalis
- Height: 1mSpread: 45cm
- Hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
Purple
White
Foliage colour:
Green
Position
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade |
Aspect: East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing |
Position in border: Middle |
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy |
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Sow | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
Plant | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Flowers | yes | yes | ||||||||||
Collect seeds | yes | yes |
Hesperis and wildlife
Hesperis is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is Hesperis poisonous?
Hesperis has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to: