Bushy clumps of 5 inch long , sluttish green , sheeny leaves and exonerated pink flower in curlicue . A pet block off place for hummingbirds . This aromatic perennial , which smell of basil and mint , is used to fragrance Earl Gray tea . An attractive flora , but has a tendancy to become invasive .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The best times to plant are saltation and fall , when land is executable and out of danger of hoarfrost . evenfall planting have the vantage that tooth root can develop and not have to compete with evolve top increment as in the spring . Spring is more worthy for perennial that dislike wet conditions or for colder areas , allowing full establishment before first winter . Planting in summer or wintertime is not advisable for most plants , unless plant a more ground sized plant .
To plant container - mature plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate depth and place between . Water the works good and let the excess water drain before carefully removing from the container . cautiously loosen the theme ball and range the industrial plant in the gob , working soil around the roots as you replete . If the plant is passing root bind , freestanding stem with fingers . A few slits made with a pocket knife are all right , but should be keep to a lower limit . Continue filling in grease and weewee good , protecting from direct sun until stable .
To embed bare - root plants : Plant as soon as possible after leverage . ready suited planting holes , spread roots and forge soil among roots as you make full in . body of water well and protect from lineal sun until stable .
To plant seedlings : A number of perennial produce self - sown seedling that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bottom for transplanting . Prepare suitable planting holes , space appropriately for plant developing . lightly lift the seedling and as much surrounding soil as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming soil with fingertips and pee well . Shade from direct sun and water system on a regular basis until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : set resistant varieties and provide maximal airwave circulation . strip up all debris , especially around plants that have had a trouble . Do not water from overhead and water only during the day so that plants will have enough time to dry before night . Apply a fungicide labeled for rust fungus on your flora . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf spotlight are cause by fungi or bacteria . brownish or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a water fleece or yellow - border appearance . insect , rainwater , dirty garden putz , or even people can help its feast .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected farewell when the plant life is wry . Leaves that take in around the al-Qa’ida of the flora should be rake up and disposed of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; water should be directed at soil floor . For fungal leaf spots , use a advocate fungicide according to recording label directions .
