Coin loosestrife

The verbeinik, in fact, is not at all distinguished by any special beauty. This is an ordinary low-key flower. On the other hand, it is characterized by its plasticity and naturalness, which attract gardeners. The plant is able to harmoniously complement any composition in the flower bed. In addition, to grow loosestrife, you do not need to make special efforts, since it is not whimsical at all.

Coin loosestrife

Perennial Loafers are a kind of cosmopolitan plant. It is widespread in the wild and is found in all temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. In Russia, it is more common in the Tundra and the Caucasus. Surprisingly, this plant spreads around the world not with the help of seeds, but thanks to the shoots creeping along the surface of the earth.

The verbeynik spreads in a thick carpet

Origin and appearance

In common people, loosestrife is called meadow tea. Perennial plant, belongs to the Primroses family. A flower arrived in Russia from Western Europe. Also distributed in North America. The plant tries to settle near water bodies and in swampy areas. May feel good in the shade of trees.

Description of the flower

The height of the plant is no more than 5 cm, while the shoots reach up to 40 cm. The plant got its name due to its leaves, which have a round shape, like a coin. The color of the leaves is light green, they are located on the stem opposite each other. The flowers have five petals, which are colored yellow and grow from the axils of the leaves.

The shoots of the flower completely cover the ground and form a dense carpet. It can grow not only on a horizontal area, but also curl along inclined and horizontal surfaces. Thanks to this, the loosestrife can decorate any area, giving originality to the interior of the garden. In addition, the plant is distinguished by its resistance to frost, unpretentious cultivation and an interesting combination with other plants.

Medicinal sparrow: beneficial properties

In traditional medicine, loosestrife is not registered as a medicinal plant, but, nevertheless, it is widely used in folk medicine. The leaves and flowers of the plant contain a large amount of nutrients. Due to the fact that this plant has tanning and astringent properties, it can be used for nausea and even diarrhea. A decoction made from the medicinal parts of loosestrife can also cope with diseases such as gastritis and even stomach ulcers.

Dried leaves and flowers are great medicine

Most often, such a decoction is used in case of the formation of wounds on the body. Good for rheumatism, arthritis and hemorrhoids, not to mention bruises. Looseweed tea is great for getting rid of coughs and colds.

Prepare tea as follows: add 2 teaspoons of dry flowers and leaves to a glass of boiling water.Let it brew for five minutes and strain. The medicinal infusion is prepared from 1 tbsp. tablespoons of dry ingredients and a glass of boiled water. You need to insist at least two hours. Drink the medicine four times.

The main types and varieties of loosestrife

Under natural conditions, there are at least 110 varieties of moneta loosestrife. Eight more varieties of crops are grown in the gardens. Among them, the most popular are:

• loosestrife point (in Latin Lysimachia Punctata). This plant grows up to half a meter in height and belongs to herbaceous crops. The stem of this species is straight, pubescent with a lot of foliage. Each leaf grows directly from the stem and has no root. The flowers are located at the top in the form of a bump and are yellow in color. Flowering begins in June;
• common loosestrife. This flower is most commonly seen in wooded areas. In addition, he does not mind settling in swampy areas or on bows. The flower leaves are lanceolate and are arranged in three or four around the stem. Due to the fact that each leaf resembles a willow cone, the plant was named as a loosestrife. The yellow flowers resemble a five-pointed star;
• loosestrife lily of the valley, densely flowered. It grows more than 1 m in height and has a strong and straight stem. The leaves are large and oblong. The flowers are very small, arranged in the form of an inflorescence. Unlike other varieties, they are white. The variety begins to bloom in late summer;
• loosestrife yellow, or, as it is also called, goldilocks. The most popular cultivar of the species is Aurea, whose leaves are golden in color. Because of this, he was nicknamed the yellow loosestrife. This variety is groundcover and spreads over the surface with a golden carpet;
• cage-shaped loosestrife is a very rare guest on the territory of Russia. It is most commonly found in Japan and China. In Russia, it can be seen in the Primorsky Territory. The plant is erect and grows to a height of one meter. The leaves reach up to 15 cm in length. The diameter of the flower reaches 1 cm. The inflorescences are star-shaped and painted in black and white. Flowers are collected in a long inflorescence up to 30 cm. The buds bloom in late July and fragrant until 21 days;
• ciliated loosestrife spreads with the help of tetrahedral shoots. The length of one such stem is not less than 70 cm. The leaves are oval-oblong in shape. The color of the leaves can be more than just green. This type of perennial is red-leaved, dark chocolate or purple-red. The flowers are small, collected in small inflorescences, which are rarely located along the stem. They look very harmonious against the background of foliage;
• variegated variegated loosestrife differs from its congeners in colorful leaves, which looks very attractive against the background of other plants.

Yellow loosestrife will be a unique decoration

In addition, there are also varieties such as:

• purple loosestrife;
• loosestrife brush-colored;
• loosestrife white;
• loose-flowered loosestrife.

Planting loosestrife in open ground

Despite the fact that the loosestrife is not a very productive plant, you can still collect seeds from it for propagation. They need to be sown in such a way that tender sprouts do not hatch before the first frosts appear.

Ready seedlings are planted only when the ground warms up well, and night frosts will no longer appear. The plant loves a lot of water, so it will feel good in an area with closely located underground waters.

What is needed for landing

To plant a loosestrife in open ground, you first need to prepare the soil.But it should be remembered that, despite the unpretentiousness of the plant, the infertile area should be fertilized with a complex set of mineral fertilizers.

The main condition for the successful growth of a plant is a sufficient amount of moisture. Most often, the loosestrife is planted in a kind of decorative reservoir, which gardeners create with their own hands. Its depth should be no more than 10 cm.

Choosing the best place

For the plant to thrive, it is best to plant it in an area shaded from the sun's rays. If there is a piece of land on the territory of the garden where moisture practically does not dry out, then this will be an ideal place for a loosestrife.

Verbeinik loves the shade

The plant can grow in the same area for 10 years without transplanting. It is completely undemanding to cultivation and care. You can not feed him for a long time. The flower is not afraid of constant trampling by animals or people. In addition, there are no diseases or pests that could harm the loosestrife.

Step-by-step planting process

Before planting a loosestrife in a flower bed, you need to remember that this plant is an aggressor and is capable of displacing other crops from the site. To prevent this from happening, and the flower bed was decorated, first of all, you need to take care of the limiter. This could be:

• protection made of boards;
• plastic stopper;
• tarpaulin covering.

If landing in a container, then this should be done as follows:

1. A drainage layer must be laid out at the bottom of the pot. It can be pebbles, small pieces of brick or expanded clay.
2. Drainage must be covered with soil.
3. The roots of the plant are placed in the middle of the vessel, while the depth should be optimal.
4. The root system is covered with fresh soil and carefully compacted so that there are no air chambers near the roots.
5. After planting, the plant must be watered so that it quickly adapts and takes root.
6. For the first two weeks, the flower should be kept in a shaded place.
7. After a month, you can make the first top dressing.

Reproduction of loosestrife

Coin loosestrife can be propagated in three ways:

• seeds;
• cuttings;
• dividing the bush.

Reproduction by apical shoots

For this method, it is enough to cut off a few strong shoots and place them in a container of water. After the roots appear, it can be planted in the ground. Also, shoots form a root system as they grow, and for grafting it is enough to cut off a branch with a ready-made root system.

Reproduction by dividing the bush

For this procedure, you just need to dig out a bush, divide its root system and plant ready-made divisions in new places. This procedure is done in late autumn. And in the spring it will already be possible to admire the green pagons of the new bushes of the plant.

Cuttings quickly take root in the soil

Loosestrip care

Everyone knows that the loosestrife is not picky about special care, but, nevertheless, if the gardener wants to get a good decoration of the garden, you need to adhere to certain rules.

Watering mode

You need to water the loosestrife regularly. It can withstand drought, and if the soil is too dry, the plant can die.

Top dressing

During the development and flowering of the loosestrife bush, fertilizers are recommended to be applied twice a month. Both organic and minerals are suitable. In the autumn period, fertilizers are applied less and less.

When to transplant

The transplant of the moneta loosestrife is carried out as the bush grows. And since the plant grows very quickly, this should be done every year.

Preparing for winter

After the plant stops blooming, it must be cut.After that, the loosestrife is fed for the last time. In winter, fertilizing and watering is not recommended. The flower should rest during this period.

It will turn out to be an excellent garden decoration if you know the peculiarities of planting and caring for loosestrife and follow all the rules for its cultivation. And do not forget that this flower will displace any other plant from the site, especially if its root is a bulb.