Bicolor Dame’s Rocket (Hesperis matronalis)


Bicolor Hesperis matronalis
Photographed May 12.

Variegated flowers like these are not rare in Dame’s Rocket. These plants were blooming in the Kane Woods Nature Area in Scott Township.

Dame’s Rocket with bicolored flowers

For a description of the species, see the Hesperis matronalis reference page.

Bicolor Dame’s Rocket
Hesperis matronalis in purple with flecks of white


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