Beginning in late spring, pretty pale purple or white flowers are arranged vertically on racemes and may be visited by bees and butterflies.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Purple Rocket
Iodanthus pinnatifidus
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Forest, Stream Edge
Season of Interest: Mid (May - June)
Main Color: Purple
Fall Color:
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Photo: Mervin Wallace

Sun Exposure
Medium Sun/Average Shade, Shade

Soil
Moisture
Moderate, High

Nature Attracting
Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects

Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Nectar, Food/Pollinators

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
18 to
30
inches
Spread:
12 to
18
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
30
inches
Spread: 12 to
18
inches
Size
Height: 18 to
30
inches
Spread: 12 to
18
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Consider as substitute for dame's rocket, which is an aggressive invasive, in locations with shade. Can tolerate periodic flooding in rain gardens.
Establishment and Care Instructions
Ideally, plant in soil that is rich with organic matter. Will re-seed.
Special Features
Special Usage
Rainscaping
Basic Description
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