How Can Dames Rocket Be Controlled NAPs preferred method of control is handpulling Cutting off ower heads before seeds develop prevents further seed dispersal and may If you see a small infestat ID: 878394
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INVASIVE PLANTS1831 Traver RoadAnn Arbor, Michigan 48105E-mail: nap@a2gov.orgWeb site: www.a2gov.org/napThe mission of Natural Area Preservation is to protect and restore Ann Arbors natural areasDames RocketDames rocket ( is a perennial, herbaceous plant in the mustard family, Brassicaceae. It was introduced for ornamental rapid spread at the expense of native biodiversity. Unfortunately, dames rockets broad-scale establishment in natural areas has ower mixes, which often still contain dames rocket seed. Dames rocket blooms in early summer. Its four petaled owers owers at the top of a single stalk. Leaves are toothed, lance-summer. Dames rocket is often confused with a garden variety of phlox. ower structure to distinguish dames rocket from garden phlox; dames rocket has four petals and garden phlox has ve. These species also bloom at different times; dames rocket has an early summer ower, and ower. How Can Dames Ro
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cket Be Controlled? NAPs preferred method of control is hand-pulling. Cutting off ower heads before seeds develop prevents further seed dispersal and may If you see a small infestation, pull it. When pulling be sure to remove the entire root to Stay on, and keep pets on, established roads and trails to prevent invasive seed After visiting an area that has dames rocket, or other invasive weeds present, clean up before you leave the site! Make sure your clothes, shoes, vehicles and pets are mud Use plants native to southeastern Michigan in upcoming landscaping projects. NAP has Participate in NAP-sponsored volunteer workdays to remove dames rocket and other Learn to identify dames rocket and other invasive weeds. Invasive herbaceous plants dames rocket (Lythrum salicaria) Natural Area Preservation is funded by Ann Arbors voter-approved Repair and Restoration Millage. ower. Dames rockets The seed pod of dame