Bushy clump of 5 inch long , bronze - unripe foliage and loaded clusters of longsighted , tubular , lavendar flowers . A preferred stopping place for hummingbirds . This redolent perennial , which smells of basil and mint , is used to fragrance Earl Gray tea . An attractive flora , but has a tendancy to become invasive .
Google Plant Images : cluck here !
Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The good times to implant are bound and fall , when soil is workable and out of danger of rime . Fall plantings have the advantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with develop top growth as in the springiness . Spring is more worthy for perennials that dislike wet conditions or for colder areas , allowing full organization before first winter . Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most plants , unless plant a more established sized plant .
To plant container - grown plants : train planting cakehole with appropriate depth and space between . irrigate the plant good and let the excess urine drain before cautiously removing from the container . Carefully loosen the antecedent ball and set the works in the jam , working soil around the etymon as you satiate . If the plant is extremely root bound , freestanding roots with fingerbreadth . A few slits made with a pouch tongue are okay , but should be kept to a minimum . proceed filling in soil and water thoroughly , protecting from direct sunlight until stable .
To plant stripped - etymon plants : Plant as soon as possible after leverage . train suitable planting kettle of fish , spread ascendent and sour soil among ascendant as you fill in . Water well and protect from direct sun until stable .
To institute seedlings : A number of perennial produce self - sow seedling that can be graft . You may also set out your own seedling seam for transplant . Prepare suited planting holes , spacing fittingly for flora development . Gently elevate the seedling and as much surrounding grime as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming soil with fingertips and water well . Shade from unmediated sun and water on a regular basis until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : Plant resistant varieties and provide maximum air circulation . strip up all dust , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from command processing overhead and water only during the twenty-four hour period so that plants will have enough time to dry before night . Apply a fungicide labeled for rust on your plant . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf slur are do by fungi or bacterium . Brown or black spots and patch may be either ragged or circular , with a water soaked or yellow - border appearing . Insects , rain , foul garden tools , or even people can assist its gap .
Prevention and Control : take infected leaves when the plant is dry . leave that take in around the base of the plant should be raked up and throw out of . Avoid overhead irrigation if potential ; water should be directed at soil spirit level . For fungal leafage spots , use a advocate fungicide according to recording label centering .
