What is the mask?

Flower

mask is a genus of annual decorative flowering plants and shrubs in the family Scrophulaiaceae or Figwort. It is originally from Central America and Western South America from Mexico and south like Chile and Peru; Two species also come from South Africa, this plant gets its name from its unique appearance of a similar mask. It can be included in flower gardens or grown in containers inside or out. In general, it is easy to grow and does not require great maintenance.

also known as alonsoa , the flower of the mask grows in the US Ministry of Agriculture resistant zone 9-11. This means that temperatures will not tolerate below 25 ° Fahrenheit (-3.8 ° Celsius). All 12 species of this genus grow best in full sun and prefer to grow in a rich, well -drained soil. Most species thrive when, in the south to the south in the northern hemisphere and in the north in the southern hemisphere.Hes (45-90 cm) tall. From spring to autumn, flowers bloom repeatedly and often abundantly and often abundantly. Depending on a particular species can be itsFlowers red, orange, white, yellow, blue or orange red. The size of the flower depends on the species. Its grass-green oval leaf is long between 3/4 and 1 inch (20-30 mm) and has a simple, sharply frantic edges.

Promotion of the mask flower is simple. The seeds can be sewn directly into the ground in autumn or can be started inside before the last frost in the spring. When growing this flower in the garden bed, plants in this family should be deployed about 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) apart. Alonsoa Acutifolia blooms abundantly and can be used as a focus on landscape and attract birds, bees and butterflies in the garden. Some species, such as alonsoa myrtifolia , create excellent plants in a pot, although they grow well when planned in a larger container or directly in the ground.

Mask Flower is resistant to most diseases and is not bothering it most common pestsIn. In fact, alonsoa meridonalis attracts insects such as Syrphid or Honeyflies, which will help keep other unwelcome mistakes away. If the plant becomes infested with insects, it is manually picking up and then spraying with insecticid soap usually takes care of the problem before too much damage occurs. If the types of shrubs become irritated, they can be cut without any bad effects.