Istod - Modest And Laconic

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Istod is a modest and laconic plant belonging to a perennial variety. However, the culture is not too simple. It is often used in landscape design as an element of compositions on rocky forms

The springs are in perfect harmony with sage, catnip and veronica. Reliable and durable crops have long been loved by summer residents and gardeners. Plants can be great decorative details. They are equally aesthetically pleasing on open ground or planted in containers. The beauty of the source has tenderness and charm. The flowering of the plant is unusual and bright. In dry weather, the culture requires special care for itself in the form of thorough watering. The landscape with the use of sources in the compositions becomes truly amazing and incredible.

Description

The sources are a whole genus of perennial crops with a herbaceous appearance. Its representatives are found in nature both in Siberia and in other Russian regions. However, specimens from Europe and the northern part of the Caucasus remain the most valuable and attractive. The sources do not immediately reveal their beauty and charm. Lovers of aesthetics will be able to delve into every component of the source and see the brightness and originality of the plant. The greenery itself has an especially incredible look.

There are many types of sources, but all of them do not reach a length of more than fifty centimeters. Deciduous types of plants are very often observed, although evergreen forms of culture can be found if desired. Usually the springs are represented by dense and dense bushes, on which there are straight or slightly raised shoots. The leaves of this plant are tiny in size. Shoots look much more impressive here. As for the inflorescences, their appearance and complex structure are very similar to legumes and may have the appearance of a sponge or limbs. Above, from the inflorescences, a cluster or spike-shaped large flower is formed. It should be noted that istod is a medicinal plant. It is used in both folk and traditional medicine.

One of the species of this plant is calcareous source. It is very often used in the design of garden plots. Such a bush of inflorescences is hardy and durable. In one place, it can grow up to ten years. Although the development of this miniature perennial plant is slow, in rocky gardens it can become the main accent and the most attractive component of the composition. The miniature leaves have a leathery texture and are bright green. The shape resembles an oval. The blooming phase begins between April and May. Shining inflorescences appear on the green bush. Among other sources, this type of plant has a greater decorative effect and has long been loved by modern summer residents.

The sources in the design of personal territories can be used in a variety of ways. For example, perennial culture in a garden landscape adds naturalness and naturalness. With the help of istode, many gardeners decorate rocky elements - alpine slides, flower beds and rockeries. The bush looks equally good both in solo performance and as a detail of the composition. These plants can be used to plant trees on support walls and slopes. During flowering, the source looks good on a sandy type of soil. You can decorate the borders and front areas of flower beds with bushes. In pots, the source looks great on loggias and balconies.

Conditions for growing sources

All sources are light-loving plants. The exception is the myrtle-leaved istode (it can feel comfortable in partial shade and shade). For other crops, you need to choose an area where a huge amount of sunlight falls. Drafts and gusts of wind are not terrible for these plants.

Therefore, they can be planted on the slopes and in any other place not protected from the wind. These crops prefer sandy soil types. Plants on soils with a high lime content also feel good and comfortable. But you should not plant bushes in places where moisture stagnation and waterlogging are observed. In indoor growing, it is advisable to choose a light and peaty-sandy substrate for planting.