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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Little white flower arranged in vertical clusters with green foliage.
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

Beginning in late spring, pretty pale purple or white flowers are arranged vertically on racemes and may be visited by bees and butterflies.

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