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(I)Hesperis(/I) Sweet Rocket

21 years ago

Does anyone know where to find the seeds for this? I am pretty new to seed collecting, although I have saved some "easy" ones like marigold, dandelions (joking), sweet peas, etc. I'm not sure where to find these. Some of my hesperis has started to lose its blossom and I would like to get the seed.

Thanks for any help

Shauna

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bakemom_gw
21 years ago
They send out long pods with seeds that fall out when the pods crack. They are long and slim.

I would take extra care to be sure that hesperis is not considered an invasive in your or neighboring areas.
luv2gro
Original Author
21 years ago
Oh, Oh! It's not on the "official" list but it certainly is on the "watch out for" list. Thanks for the heads up. Guess these seedpods don't need to form.

Thanks again
Shauna
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Crazy_Gardener
21 years ago
Shauna, I don't find them invasive at all here in my garden, they do self-seed but they are very easy to pluck out.

Here is a link that might be useful: Images of Seedpods
triple_b
20 years ago
The empty lot next to ours gets full of sweet rocket in the spring/summer. They are so beautiful and smell wonderful. Definitely one 'weed' I do not mind looking at and smelling. Now they have graded the lot so they can build. I sure am going to miss those 'weeds!

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