What is the phyteuma?

phyteuma is a genus of flowers consisting of more than 40 species, all from Europe. Many species are now in the United States and are desirable in the gardens because of their unique pointed globe or flowers. Types phyteuma are commonly known as a ranter. Flowers consist of narrow, sometimes curved petals that resemble spikes in purple, blue or white. The petals are the reason for the German name for this family, the devil's claw. This plant, which is not the basis of domestic gardens, is said to add a distinctive and unique visual element. They prefer well -drained neutral or basic soil, are often planted in rock gardens or used as necks. Although they can survive at different temperatures, they fail in the shade. They are relatively easy to take care of them and can spread by division, which should be done in the autumn.

while fingeringtování semenem by měla být semena vysazena na jaře. They can be placed on the surface of the attic apartments and then covered with plastic and stored in the refrigerator for approximately three weeks before they are transferred to the shady area outside to colon for one to three months. Then they should be planted in the sunny part of the garden and depending on the size of the species from each other, 7.8–17.7 inches (20–45 cm). Once planted in the garden, irrigation should only require irrigation if they are particularly dry.

phyteuma hemisphcericum and phyteuma humilis are two dwarf species suitable for rock gardens. Both species are below 6 inches (15.2 cm) and have a brilliant blue, almost purple flower. Other popular, full -size size includes Canescens , orbiculare and Scheuchzeri .

type Canescens is about 1.5-2 feet (0.45-0.6 m) with flowers of colored lilac. It is considered one of the most distinctive species in the family phyteuma . ScheucHzeri or Horned Rampion, grows about 8-12 inches (20–30 cm) and has dark blue or purple flowers. orbiculare or round head ramp, it is similar to the horned but curve of the petals inside, even more closely reminiscent of the claw.

In addition to use in gardens, this genus is used in scientific research to study the evolutionary history phyteuma . Structural uniqueness of phyteuma phyteuma is a family ideal for this type of study. Its wide wild range throughout Europe is also exceptional for studying its biogeographic history.