What is Lychnis?
Lychnis is a genus of plants that is part of the Caryophyllaceae family. It contains about 25 species of permanent and two -year -old herbs that are originally in mild areas of Africa, Asia and Europe. Most species have a cluster of flowers sitting in the footsteps of a similar rod that rises above the nore similar to grass. They are excellent plants for flower beds or boundaries. This genus of plants is generally a disease and without pests. It is assumed that it refers to ancient use of leaves as a wick of candles. Usually plants in this family are called catchflies and campions. The Catchfly is a species that has sticky flowers, and the name of the Campion is derived from the Latin word campus that translates into a "field". This describes the locality of the meadow of this kind. Most of them are used to humid conditions, while several species such as l. Coronaria and l. Flos-Jovis may tolerate prolonged drought conditions. Lychnis alpina commonly occurs in mountain and arctic areash. He cannot tolerate hot years.
l. Alpina is a commonly refined species in northern areas. It grows 8 inches (20 cm) in height and width. The plant is commonly called alpine catchfly because the flies get stuck on its flowers. Flowers are usually purple pink and flowering during the spring and summer months. The leaves are light green to gray.
Gardeners use this plant in different applications. The traditional flower bed is suitable for lychnis alpina , as well as the border arrangement with flowering plants of similar size. Catchfly is also well suited to rock gardens.
l. Antiiscari is another unique plant in this family. It is commonly referred to as a German catch, because many types of insects are stuck on the upper flowers. The leaves are arranged in the rosette and the stems reach a height of 24 inches (60 cm). Flowers are naturally purple pink, but there are hybrids thatEré is white and shades of red.
Most species in this family require a well -drained fertile soil that is either clay or sandy. PH soil is not a major problem, because the plants can tolerate both acidic and alkaline conditions. Planting can be exposed to direct sunlight or be partially overshadowed from the Sun.