Brief introduction of verbena

Verbena is elegant in color, and purple flowers are very beautiful in the field. Verbena can create a purple sea of flowers, which not only has high ornamental value, but also has many symbolic meanings. It is regarded as a sacred flower in Christianity and is said to have the effect of breaking spells.

Brief introduction of verbena

Verbena alias

Sprouts, Schizonepeta tenuifolia, Sprouts, Crocodile Grass, Dragonfly Grass, Euphorbia Decumbens, Swallowtail Grass, Latin scientific name HerbaVerbenaeOfficinalis.

Verbenaceae genus

Verbenaceae

Verbena distribution area

Southwest, Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Xinjiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian

Morphological characteristics of verbena officinalis

Verbena is a perennial herb, so it is also called verbena because its whip sheath is spike-shaped. The stems of verbena are square, the upper part is square, the lower part is nearly round, and the edges and nodes are covered with short bristles. The single leaf is opposite, the leaf is oval, with a deep crack similar to chicken feet, the lobes are irregularly pinnately divided, the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf are covered with bristles, and the hairs on the veins on the lower surface are particularly dense.

The flowers of verbena are blue-purple spikes, which usually bloom in summer and autumn; Calyx membranous and tubular, with 5 cracks at the top like chicken feet; The fruit of Verbena officinalis is wrapped by calyx and splits into four small nuts when it matures. The flowering period of verbena is from July to August, and the fruiting period is 10- 1 1.

Growth habit of verbena officinalis

Verbena likes fertilizer and can grow in general soil, but it grows vigorously in deep and fertile sandy loam and is not suitable for planting in low-lying and waterlogged land. Verbena likes humid environment, but it is afraid of waterlogging. When watering, avoid water in the basin. Choose loam or sandy loam with thick soil layer as planting land. Sow in late April to early May. Prevent grass shortage and make the field weed-free. The occurrence of root rot caused by a large amount of accumulated water in the field for a long time can be avoided as long as it is drained and loosened in time.

Verbena flower

Justice and expectation, white vervain symbolizes innocence, expecting your love to come back, and red vervain symbolizes concerted efforts, family and all the best.

Verbena symbol

Verbena is regarded as a sacred flower in Christianity. In the Middle Ages, it was said that it could break spells and was often used to decorate the altar of religious consciousness. There are descriptions of verbena inhibiting vampires in many literary works.

Verbena broadcasts the weather

Wild verbena can forecast the weather. Verbena is very sensitive to humidity. When the roots exposed outside the soil are moldy and white, it indicates rain.

Brief introduction of peacock grass

Peacock grass, alias Huang Juhua, Five-petal Lotus, Laolaihong, Stinky Chrysanthemum, Peacock Chrysanthemum, Petunia, French Marigold, Red Yellow Grass, Satin Flower and Red Yellow Grass. It is an annual cold-resistant herb flower of Calendula in Compositae.

Peacock grass

Peacock grass is a very good Chinese herbal medicine, which has the effect of clearing away heat and toxic materials. In addition to medicinal use, malachite is also widely used in gardens. Peacock grass is rich in color and has a long flowering period, which can last from May 1 day to 1 1 day. Peacock grass has gradually become the main flower in flower beds and courtyards. Its orange and red flowers are very eye-catching, adding a lot of vitality to the place where it is planted. Its function and value have attracted the attention of landscape workers, and it has also been developed into potted plants and cut flowers.

Peacock flower language:

Peacock grass is the birthday flower on August 2 1 day, and its flower language is bright sunshine.

Common name of peacock grass

Peacock grass used to have a common name called sunflower. Later, it was robbed by sunflowers. Its flowers have the habit of opening at sunrise and closing at sunset and grow in the form of optical rotation. Therefore, its flower language is sunny, which means bright and lively. People who are blessed by this flower never drag their feet, which is a rare advantage!

Morphological characteristics:

The height of malachite grass is 30 to 40 cm. Pinnate compound leaves, leaflets lanceolate. Pedicels are extracted from leaf axils, and the flower heads are terminal, with one or two heads. The colors are reddish brown, yellowish brown, pale yellow and purplish red spots. The flower shape is similar to that of marigold, but smaller and more numerous. When it blooms, the flowers in Huang Chengcheng are covered with branches on the stump and look gorgeous and lovely. Peacock grass has good ornamental value and is suitable for potted plants, field planting and cut flowers. The leaves are opposite, pinnately divided, the lobes are lanceolate, and there are obvious oil glands at the leaf margin. Flowers are born on the top of the head, with dark red outer ring and yellow inner ring, so they are also called red and yellow grass.

Variety:

There are many varieties of malachite grass. Due to repeated interspecific hybridization, in addition to red and yellow, pure yellow, orange and other varieties have been cultivated, as well as single petals and compound petals. The flowering period lasts from May 1 day to May 1 1 day.

Application value:

1, medicinal value. The leaves of malachite grass can be used as medicine and have good medicinal and health care functions. Peacock grass has the effects of clearing away heat and resolving phlegm, enriching blood and dredging menstruation. Can be used for treating pertussis, tracheitis and common cold.

2. Ornamental value. Peacock grass has strong adaptability, cold tolerance, drought tolerance, self-growth and easy management, and is often used to decorate flower beds. Because a bunch of red flowers can't stand the low temperature in May 1 day and the first frost in May 1 month1day, the high temperature in summer can make most plants half dead. Therefore, malachite has gradually become the main flower in flower beds and courtyards. Its orange and red flowers are very eye-catching, adding a lot of vitality to the place where it is planted. Its function and value have attracted the attention of landscape workers, and it has also been developed into potted plants and cut flowers.

Distribution of origin:

Peacock grass originated in Mexico. This is a very adaptable flower. It can also be seen in many places in China, especially in the south. Its flowering period is March-May and August-65438+February.

Living habits:

Peacock grass likes sunshine, but it can also blossom in the shade. The requirements for soil are not strict. It is not only resistant to transplanting, but also grows rapidly and is easy to cultivate and manage. Seeds scattered on the ground can grow spontaneously under suitable temperature and humidity conditions, and are a kind of flower with strong adaptability. In southern China, the flowering period is March-May and August-65438+February. It takes only 70 days from sowing to flowering, and seedlings can be raised in greenhouse in early spring without heating, and then planted in courtyard, flower bed or potted plant after late frost.

Brief introduction of nettle

Black heart chrysanthemum is a herb of Compositae Chrysanthemum, which is native to the eastern United States and cultivated in many places in China.

Another name for black heart chrysanthemum

Black-hearted chrysanthemum, also known as black-hearted Jin Ju and black-eyed chrysanthemum.

Growth habit of black heart chrysanthemum

Black heart chrysanthemum originated in North America and is a perennial herb. It is used as an annual plant of 1-2. Black heart chrysanthemum has strong adaptability and cold tolerance. Easy to cultivate, drought-tolerant, and lax in soil requirements, but sandy soil with good drainage should be selected. Black heart chrysanthemum likes sunshine and warm growing environment.

The value of black heart chrysanthemum

The most important thing of black heart chrysanthemum is its garden value. Black-hearted chrysanthemums are beautiful and suitable for garden planting and yard layout. Can also be used as windowsill plants or potted plants.

Flower language of black heart chrysanthemum

Although black-hearted chrysanthemum is called black-hearted, it is not black at all. Its flowery language is fairness and justice!

Brief introduction of millet grass

Millet grass is a kind of herb. In fact, it is not common, but it is of high value. Generally, millet grass is planted in the hope of gaining great value.

Another name for millet grass.

In fact, millet grass has a different name. To be exact, it has a hidden name, called Heart-wood Tears Area.

Millet grass's growth habits

Millet grass is generally suitable for growing on cool grass. It likes warm and humid climate, and is cold-resistant and heat-resistant, so it has strong adaptability. The suitable temperature for millet grass breeding is between 25 ~ 35℃.

Millet grass has a fast growth rate and a short growth period.

Sowing and Propagation in millet grass

Millet grass is suitable for sowing and breeding. Before sowing, pay attention to sowing when the temperature is suitable. Sowing time is mainly in spring and summer.