Rocket Sweet – Hesperis matronalis is a hardy biennial. It is a particularly attractive cottage garden plant said to have aphrodisiac properties. Flowers in varying shades of mauve through to white... Read moreRocket Sweet – Hesperis matronalisRocket Sweet – Hesperis matronalis is a hardy biennial. It is a particularly attractive cottage garden plant said to have aphrodisiac properties. Flowers in varying shades of mauve through to white that also have a wonderful sweet scent.It likes full sun or partial shade and a well drained fertile soil. Self seeding.Young leaves or the flowers may be used in salads. Freshly cut flowers fill the house with scent when cut. Alternatively you can dry them and add to potpourris.
