Arboretum in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hesperis matronalis
Sweet Rocket
Erected by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine.
Location. 38° 54.696′ N, 76° 58.212′ W. Marker is in Northeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Arboretum. Marker can be reached from Meadow Road Northeast east of Eagle Nest Road Northeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3501 New York Ave NE, Washington DC 20002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lysimachia punctata (here, next to this marker); Adiantum padatum (here, next to this marker); Arctium lappa (here, next to this marker); Foeniculum vulgare (here, next to this marker); Verbascum thapsus (here, next to this marker); Artemisia absinthium (here, next to this marker); Malus 'Roxbury' (here, next to this marker); Lavandula angustifolia (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northeast Washington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
