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Draba evergreen (lat. Draba aizoides) - a representative of the Draba genus of the Cruciferous family, or Cabbage. Another name is evergreen semolina. Under this name, the species in question is familiar to most gardeners and florists. It is found naturally in western and eastern European countries. Typical habitats are mountain slopes, especially limestone ones. The species is actively used in gardening, as it boasts high decorative properties.
Characteristics of culture
Draba evergreen is represented by perennial herbaceous low-growing plants with a height of about 8-10 cm, which form attractive dense cushions as they grow. The leaves of the species under consideration are quite bright, green, dense, collected in lush rosettes, from which a short pubescent stem is formed. On the stem, rich yellow flowers of small size flaunt, they, in turn, are collected in racemose inflorescences.
The flowering of the drab (or grains) evergreen is observed in early or mid-spring, which largely depends on the climatic conditions of growth. For example, in European countries and the Caucasus, the culture blooms in March, in the Urals and Siberia towards the end of May. The fruits of the evergreen drab are presented in the form of small pods, they contain a huge amount of small seeds, which, as they ripen, are self-sown, therefore, they should be collected gradually in order to prevent self-sowing. The seeds do not need preliminary processing.
Growing conditions
Draba evergreen is not classified as a whimsical species. She is able to develop normally on poor soils. However, the levels of moisture and acidity are important for her. The plant does not tolerate waterlogged, dry, waterlogged, heavy and highly acidic soils. In the latter case, preliminary liming is required. Rubble soils are suitable for cultivation. The location for the evergreen tree should be sunny or semi-shady with diffused light. The species is winter-hardy, does not need shelter for the winter.
Breeding features
Draba is propagated by evergreen, in fact, like other representatives of the genus, by seed and vegetative methods. The second involves reproduction by shoots. Seeds are sown in mid-spring - in the second - third decade of April in seedling boxes. Seedlings appear amicably, usually a week after sowing. The pick is carried out with the appearance of 2 true leaves. Landing in the ground is carried out in early June. Reproduction by shoots is carried out in the middle - late summer, as a rule, in the third decade of July - the first decade of August.
Application
Evergreen grain is used in the design of alpine slides, and it is also planted in crevices. The landing is carried out in large groups, together they look very magnificent and attractive. Despite the fact that all types of grains grow rather slowly, it is not recommended to plant them with other crops, since they will sooner or later displace their neighbors in the flower garden. Actually, they do not need allies, they independently transform the garden beyond recognition.
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