Hesperis matronalis

Can grow in forests, and spreads thickly in open wet areas near roads. Biennial forb spread by seed and often mistaken for phlox (which has 5 petals, not 4).

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Invasive Plants of PA - Penn. DCNR

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
dame's rocket
Type: 
Non-Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Native Region: 
Europe
Moisture: 
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Attracts butterflies

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