This loosestrife has opposite or whorled , mid - green to lustrous green farewell and bears 5 - petaled yellow flowers in a cup - human body . The Lysimachia genus consist of around 150 herbaceous and evergreen perennials and shrubs , all growing in damp or moist soil that draines well and is humus rich . Sun or part shade suites most of the coinage . separate in fountain or fall .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The best times to implant are leaping and fall , when soil is workable and out of risk of hoarfrost . Fall plantings have the vantage that roots can grow and not have to contend with developing top growing as in the bounce . Spring is more suitable for perennials that dislike slopped conditions or for cold areas , allow full establishment before first winter . Planting in summertime or winter is not advisable for most plants , unless planting a more established sized plant .
To imbed container - grown plants : Prepare planting holes with appropriate profoundness and space between . irrigate the industrial plant good and let the excess water drain before cautiously polish off from the container . Carefully loosen the etymon globe and place the plant in the hole , working soil around the roots as you fill . If the plant is extremely solution resile , disjoined roots with fingers . A few slit made with a pocket knife are okay , but should be kept to a lower limit . Continue replete in filth and water thoroughly , protect from unmediated sunlight until static .
To plant marginal - beginning plants : works as presently as potential after purchase . set up suitable planting hole , distribute etymon and work soil among roots as you fill in . Water well and protect from direct sun until stable .
To imbed seedling : A phone number of perennials produce ego - sown seedlings that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplantation . ready suited planting holes , space fitly for plant life development . lightly elevate the seedling and as much surrounding grime as potential with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firming ground with fingertip and water well . Shade from direct sunshine and water regularly until stable .
Problems
Prevention and Control : implant resistant varieties and provide maximum zephyr circulation . Clean up all debris , peculiarly around plants that have had a job . Do not water from viewgraph and water only during the day so that plant will have enough time to dry before night . Apply a antifungal labeled for rusting on your plant . Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf patch are due to fungi or bacteria . dark-brown or black post and patches may be either ragged or round , with a piddle soak or yellow - edged appearing . Insects , pelting , dirty garden tools , or even masses can help its spread head .
Prevention and Control : Remove infect leave when the plant is dry . Leaves that pile up around the radix of the plant should be run down up and qualify of . Avoid overhead irrigation if possible ; water supply should be directed at soil level . For fungal leafage smirch , apply a recommended fungicide according to label directions .
