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Likhnis It is also known as a dawn, and in Latin the name of this plant sounds like this: Lychnis. This plant belongs to a family called the clove, in Latin the name of this family will be: Caruophyllaceae. This crop is a perennial herb that is intended for cultivation along the banks of water bodies or in coastal areas.
Lychnis can be found in areas with a northern, temperate or arctic climate. The homeland of this plant is South Siberia, Central Asia, Mongolia, as well as steppe regions and deciduous forests of the European part of Russia.
Lichnis description
In total, there are about thirty-five species of lychnis, while only eight species grow on the territory of Russia, and in total about ten species of this plant are grown in culture.
The plant is endowed with a straight stem, and it reaches a height of one hundred centimeters. Lychnis is endowed with oval or lanceolate leaves, these leaves are oppositely located, and besides that, they are also slightly pointed at the very ends. Small fine hairs are found not only along the edges of the leaf blade, but also on the veins. The flowers are painted in bright red tones, and in diameter these flowers reach one centimeter. It is worth noting that this plant has been known in culture since the sixteenth century.
Features of growing lychnis
It is believed that this plant is able to develop most favorably in open sunny areas. For lychnis, moist and sandy soils are considered more optimal. It is noteworthy that for the winter period of time, the plant does not need shelter, since lichenis is particularly resistant to cold temperatures.
Most often, this plant is found in group plantings, and besides this, lychnis is also recommended for decorating borders. If you are going to grow a plant in rocky gardens, then you should give preference to the undersized alpine lichnis. Lychnis can also look great in bouquets.
The plant will need moderate watering, which, however, should also be regular. As already mentioned, this plant is frost-resistant. Top dressing with the help of mineral fertilizers responds positively to the development of this plant. It should be noted that if a plant is grown for more than five years in the same place, then its flowers will become smaller in size, and sometimes the plant stops blooming altogether. Experts recommend replanting the plant every three to four years.
Reproduction of this plant can occur not only with the help of seeds, but also by dividing the mother bush. In order to grow this plant through seed reproduction, you will need to sow lichnis in open ground in the autumn period.
As for diseases and pests, the plant is sometimes capable of being affected by aphids and leafworms. In addition, the plant sometimes also gets sick with root rot, rust and leaf spot.
Description of the most common types of lychnis
Species of chalcedony lychnis are endowed with white-pink inflorescences, it is worth noting that this plant grows and develops very quickly. In addition, this plant changes its color in the autumn period, and also differs in the special winter hardiness of the leaves. Arkwright lyhnis reaches a height of forty centimeters, and in color this plant will be orange-red. Lichnis Haaga is endowed with bright red flowers, and its height is about twenty-five centimeters.
The height of the crowned lychnis will be about ninety centimeters, and the flowers of this plant are painted in white or pink tones, the leaves of the plant are endowed with a grayish tint.
