Hesperis includes both biennial and perennial plants characterized by clusters of fragrant flowers with four petals, which come in shades of purple, cream, or white.

Hesperis

Hesperis bicuspidata

Hesperis dinarica

Hesperis glutinosa Vis.

Hesperis inodora

Hesperis laciniata

Hesperis laciniata subsp. laciniata

Hesperis laciniata subsp. spectabilis

Hesperis matronalis is a rosette-forming biennial or a short-lived perennial characterized by leafy stems that can reach approximately 90 cm in height. During late spring and early summer, it produces loose clusters of fragrant flowers that range from white to pale and mid-purple hues.

Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis 'Cally Dwarf' (d)

Hesperis matronalis 'Frogswell Doris'

Hesperis matronalis 'Lilacina Flore Pleno' (d)

Hesperis matronalis 'Lilacina'

Hesperis matronalis 'Variegata' (v)

Hesperis matronalis double pink (d)

Hesperis matronalis double-flowered (d)

This biennial or short-lived perennial develops a rosette of leaves and can reach heights of up to 90 cm. From late spring through midsummer, it bears clusters of white flowers that emit a pleasant fragrance.

Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora

Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora 'Alba Plena' (d)

Hesperis matronalis var. albiflora 'Edith Harriet' (d/v)

Hesperis nivea

Hesperis pycnotricha Borbás & Degen

Hesperis sibirica

Hesperis steveniana

Hesperis sylvestris

Hesperis tristis is a perennial that develops into a rosette, reaching a height of approximately 50 cm. It features leafy stems adorned with narrow, oblong, grey-green foliage. In late spring, upright stems emerge, showcasing loose clusters of fragrant flowers that are pale greenish-yellow with dark red markings.