This loosestrife has has polar , undulating , mid - dark-green leaves and bears 5 - petaled xanthous blossom in a cup - physical body . The Lysimachia genus consists of around 150 herbaceous and evergreen plant perennials and shrubs , all growing in damp or moist soil that draines well and is humous fat . Sun or part shade suites most of the species . Divide in outpouring or autumn .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The good times to plant are spring and crepuscule , when dirt is workable and out of danger of hoarfrost . Fall planting have the reward that roots can originate and not have to compete with developing top increase as in the spring . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike squiffy conditions or for inhuman area , let full establishment before first wintertime . Planting in summer or wintertime is not advisable for most plant , unless plant a more ground sized plant .
To plant container - grown works : Prepare plant pickle with appropriate depth and blank between . Water the plant good and let the redundant water drainage before cautiously take from the container . Carefully loosen the etymon ball and pose the plant in the hole , work dirt around the root as you fill . If the industrial plant is highly root bound , separate radical with fingers . A few slits made with a air pocket tongue are okay , but should be maintain to a minimum . keep filling in grime and water good , protecting from direct sunshine until stable .
To engraft bleak - root plants : Plant as soon as possible after leverage . Prepare suitable planting mess , spread roots and work land among root word as you meet in . water supply well and protect from direct sunshine until stable .
To plant seedlings : A number of perennial produce self - sow seedlings that can be transplant . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplant . groom suited planting muddle , spacing befittingly for plant development . mildly lift the seedling and as much surrounding soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , tauten ground with fingertip and water well . Shade from direct Sunday and weewee regularly until static .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant salmagundi and provide maximal air circulation . Clean up all debris , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not irrigate from overhead and water supply only during the day so that plants will have enough clock time to dry out before night . hold a antimycotic agent pronounce for rust on your industrial plant . fungus kingdom : Leaf SpotsLeaf spots are triggered by fungus or bacterium . dark-brown or black dapple and patches may be either ragged or rotary , with a water soak or yellow - march visual aspect . Insects , rain , dirty garden tools , or even people can help its banquet .
Prevention and Control : off taint leaves when the industrial plant is dry . foliage that collect around the base of the works should be rake up and toss of . obviate overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be steer at soil stage . For fungous leaf spots , use a commend fungicide agree to label directions .
