Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s Rocket, Damask Violet)

Hesperis matronalis, commonly known as Dame’s Rocket or Damask Violet, is a biennial or perennial plant native to Eurasia. It features showy clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of purple, pink, or white. The flowers bloom in late spring or early summer and attract butterflies and bees. The plant grows up to 3-4 feet in height and 1-2 feet in width, forming a clump of upright, bushy stems with lance-shaped leaves.