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Yarrow Pearl mussel is a useful plant cultivated to protect other crops, as a medicine or to improve the garden. The flower is incredibly valuable in folk medicine; tinctures and decoctions are prepared with its help. It is unpretentious, but you should talk in more detail about how to grow a lush plant.
History of origin
The pearl mussel was obtained artificially - as a result of crossing Ptarmika varieties. It can also be found in the natural environment. Thanks to wind-dispersed seeds, yarrow grows in Europe and the western region of the Russian Federation.
Description of Yarrow Pearl
The culture has many similarities with common yarrow. However, the Pearl Oyster has larger flowers, which has made it a welcome guest in gardens.
Stems
Yarrow Pearl mussel has both large flowers and powerful stems that hold them. The height varies: in a fertile environment they rise above the ground at a distance of 100 cm, while in poor soil they barely reach 30 cm.
The stem of the pearl yarrow is surrounded by moist fibers
Leaves
Yarrow foliage is thin and elongated. The notches are clearly visible on the sides. The length of the leaf plate is about 6 cm. On its surface there are the same villi as on the stem, but in addition there are veins.
Flowers
A common color option for buds is white. In hybrid varieties it often takes on shades of pink and blue. Thanks to the large number of petals, the bud looks not like a ball, but like a full-fledged flower. It begins to open by July, the growing season ends in September.
Root system
The roots of the pearl mussel are shallow. The central rod has a massive sinuous base, from which many fibrous processes extend.
Seeds
One yarrow spreads 24 thousand seeds in the wind. They are characterized by an oblong shape, small size, and good adaptive ability. Pearl mussel grains germinate when the temperature rises to +3 °C.
+18 °C is favorable for seeds
Advantages and disadvantages
Yarrow Pearl mussel has a universal purpose - it is used in folk medicine and landscapes. The plant does not require special care, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.
The pearl mussel supports all vegetative methods of propagation, which makes it incredibly easy to breed.
Pros:
- decorativeness of flowers;
- resistance to precipitation;
- strong immunity;
- low cost.
Minuses:
- tendency to self-seeding.
Growing Yarrow White Pearl from Seeds
When planting Yarrow Zhemchuzhina with seeds, it is important to devote time to initial processing - the gardener needs to soak the raw materials in a weak solution of potassium permanganate.
Before the arrival of spring, the material is placed in shallow boxes filled with equal concentrations of sand and fertile substrate. The seeds are buried to a depth of 20 mm, after which the container is irrigated with a sprayer.
The container is placed on a windowsill or other illuminated place and covered with film. Every day the Zhemoyushnitsa is ventilated. After the leaves appear, they begin to water - about once every six days. Usually sprouts appear after 12-15 days.
By the beginning of May, the yarrow is transplanted into the garden. To do this, dig a 40 x 40 cm hole, fill it with drainage and nutritious fertilizer. The seedlings themselves are buried no more than 10 cm. At the end they must be moistened.
As you can see in the photo, during planting and care it is better to mark Yarrow Pearl - it is very similar to a weed.
Features of care
Plant care is classic and comes down to sanitary pruning, watering, and fertilizing. Yarrow is a perennial and does not need to be transplanted from place to place. The culture will live where it was planted.
Under favorable conditions, pearl mussel blooms twice - at the beginning and at the end of the hot season. When the first flowers wither, not all of them will fall to the ground, so in order to maintain their decorative appeal, you need to cut them yourself. This will increase the duration of the next flowering and allow the shoots to branch out.
When sowing pearl yarrow seeds for seedlings, it is important that the roots reveal their growth potential, and for this the gardener needs to regularly moisten the soil. It is noteworthy that adult specimens require almost no watering, since their root system is developed and is capable of feeding the plant itself.
Yarrow loves arid climates; in prolonged heat, water the Pearl Oyster
Fertilizing has a beneficial effect on flowering. This is especially true for depleted substrates. About once a year, the Pearl Oyster is fed with organic matter, such as compost. Large amounts of fertilizer can harm the plant.
Pest and disease control
Yarrow has excellent winter hardiness and does not require shelter in the cold season. Shoots die off in October-November, forming new ones with the arrival of spring. But it is not completely resistant to pests and diseases. An excellent preventive measure would be thinning the area and treating it with fungicidal preparations.
For insects, use folk remedies or chemicals. Both can work with equal efficiency - it all depends on the number of parasites. If there are few of them, a simple soap solution is enough. Large numbers are dealt with with chemicals.
Reproduction
Yarrow Pearl mussel is distinguished by its reproductive efficiency. Seedlings grow well in heat, frost - and in any soil. Most often, seeds are used for planting. If the variety is hybrid, it is recommended to adhere to vegetative methods. For example, planting by cuttings is easy.
Shoots 18-20 cm long are suitable for cuttings. The lower leaves are removed, but a few are left on top.After this, the material is placed in fertile soil and watered.
Another sure way is division. It is practiced by many, since the bushes already have a root system and, therefore, grow faster. Reproduction occurs before winter or early spring.
For rejuvenation, yarrow and pearl mussel are divided every four years.
Methods of application
Pearl mussel is used in landscape design not only for its decorative value, but also due to its unpretentiousness. Yarrow planted in a flower bed attracts bees, bumblebees and other beneficial insects.
The plant is also used in floristry. It is included in lush bouquets, making it a backdrop for larger flowers. Dry Pearl mussel retains freshness and richness for 1-2 weeks. By experimenting with different flowers, the owner can create an original composition in the garden.
Pearl mussel also has medicinal uses. The roots and leaves are used in folk medicine. They contain beneficial flavonoids, vitamin C, achilleins, salts and minerals. Yarrow is used for preventive purposes and in herbal medicine. Infusions from fresh buds and shoots have anti-inflammatory, disinfecting, and stop bleeding effects.
Infusions are also effective for relaxing the nervous system.
Pearl mussel herb rids the skin of unwanted formations, rejuvenates the skin, and removes oiliness. Cosmetology scientists have discovered that vegetation contains coumarins and special acids that cleanse the body of pathogenic microflora.
Whatever the purpose of the gardener growing this wonderful flower, he will not have to worry about the health of the bushes. Yarrow Pearl mussel is as unpretentious as it is useful. For lush re-blooming, it is recommended to cut off faded buds and weed the flower beds - these are the only measures that the gardener needs to adhere to.
Conclusion
Yarrow Pearl mussel is one of countless varieties. It is distinguished from other plants by its snow-white flowers and spreading shoots that add decorative value. Culture is a symbol of inflexibility, perseverance - and yarrow was awarded such qualities for a reason.
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