Wide - scatter clumps of leaf cover with legion rose - pinkish fragrant flowers from spring through early fall . Leaves are lancet shaped , 1 column inch long . This plant originate 2 to 4 inches in height . With its endearing honey fragrance , this frail , reseed annual is an excellent choice for perimeter and containers . Very nice in rock’n’roll gardens and between flag . A perfect fellow with pansy , sweet william and parsley in a container . Soil should be well - drained as inert soil is a sure means to moulder . Can be rejuvenated by shear back : often plant life bestow home from the greenhouse have get too leggy in their cramp space , or time has taken its toll . Within 4 week , plant should be bushy and blooming again
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Through the season , be trusted to fertilize for optimal execution . Take special guardianship to abbreviate back or totally remove any pathologic plants , as soon as you see there is a problem . At the end of the time of year , be sure to hit all plants and their root ball . Rake the layer well to groom it for the next time of year ’s planting .
Problems
Prevention and restraint : Keep your garden as clean as possible , pass hiding place such as leafage debris , over - turned potentiometer , and tarps . Groundcover in shady places and big mulches provide trade protection from the elements and can be favorite hiding places . In the spring , patrol for and destroy eggs ( clump of small semitransparent area ) and adults during nightfall and dawn . Set out beer traps from late spring through fall .
Many chemical substance control are available on the mart , but can be venomous and baneful for children and pets ; take care when using them - always scan the label first!Pest : Flea BeetlesFlea Beetles are about the size of it of a flea and are black , bronze , or blue - black in coloring material . They get their name from the way they jump when disturbed . Flea mallet population are usually more severe when conditions are live and teetotal . They can pose problems in the garden ; they leave small trap in chewed foliage .
Prevention and control : You ’ve heard it a thousand time , but here it is again - clean up the garden to remove place where these insects over winter . A well - watered , damp garden will not be as attractive to an egg laying mother either . apart from handpicking , spray with a recommended insect powder . Cultivation between rows will help to ruin egg , too . Fungi : Downy MildewDowny Mildew , a fluffy clean fungous growth that develops on the underside of leaves , is most coarse during cool , humid condition . Foliage often discolors and is stunt .
Prevention and Control : Use disease free plant and distance far enough aside so that zephyr circulation is good . Remove and discard taint leaves or even entire plant life . Use a recommended antimycotic agent and always follow the centering on the label .
