There are many different types of plants and flowers that can be really spectacular in our garden or home. A perfect example for this would be all those species belonging to the genus erected. However, it is not enough to plant the flowers in the ground or put them in a pot. If we want them to look pretty for as long as possible, we have to maintain them. In order to help you with this task, we are going to talk about the erected and their care.
So if you plan to grow this beautiful plant, I recommend that you keep reading. We will talk a little about this genus of vegetables, its taxonomy and the care it requires so that we can maintain these flowers and enjoy them.
What is the Erigeron?
Before talking about him erected and its care, we are going to explain what it is exactly. It is a genus of herbaceous plants belonging to the family Asteraceae. Today there are about 1500 described species. However, only a third of them have been officially accepted. Regarding the distribution of these vegetables, it is cosmopolitan and has a greater diversity in North America.
This genus of herbaceous plants is perennial, annual or biennial. The vegetables belonging to it stand out above all for having well-branched and erect stems that can be distinguished by their numerous flowers. These can be of different colors: white, pink or lavender. The disc is usually yellow. It should be noted that some species belonging to the genus of erected they do not have floral rays. The use that is given to most of these plants is merely ornamental. One of the most famous and used species for this purpose is the erected karvinskianus, Also known as Margarita Maroon.
Its ecological importance is vital for some species of Lepidoptera, commonly known as butterflies. Plants belonging to the genus erected they are part of the feeding of the larvae of some butterflies. These include Bucculatrix angustata and schinia villosa. In addition, there are other species of these beautiful winged insects that feed exclusively on specific types of erected. For example, the coleophora squamosella just eat erected acris and schinia sexata feeds solely on erected glabellus. Instead, the Schinia intermontane and Schinia obscurata eat any plant of the genus erected, but of no other kind.
Erigeron Taxonomy
The gender erected was described and published by the famous botanist Charles Linnaeus in his book Species Plantarum, vol. two. After a while, the diagnosis of this genus was specified and expanded in the book Generates Plantarum, also written by Carlos Linneo.
The word erected is a derivative of the Greek words «eri", Which means" early ", and"gron", Which translates to" old man. " Therefore, the name of this genus of plants is "old man in the spring." Curious, right? This name refers to the fluffy white seed heads and the early flowering and fruiting of a large number of species belonging to this genus.
What are the care of the Erigeron?
Now that we know what this genus of vegetables is, let's talk about it erected and their care. These herbaceous plants have a carpet-like bearing and grow in very tight groups. Thus, the most common is to use them in low beds, in rockeries and also in pots. Its pretty flowers can be pale yellow, white, pink or purplish, thus embellishing any environment.
Plants of the genus erected they are generally quite rustic. They are capable of living in any type of soil, they only need it to be well drained. It should also be noted that they grow profusely and their lateral extension must be controlled a lot. Otherwise, they will end up invading other lands and competing with other vegetables. Its propagation is normally carried out in spring, but also in autumn. The method that these vegetables use is by division, although in spring they can also do it through sown seeds.
In addition, it is important that these plants are in a very sunny place, as they require full sun exposure. As for watering, this should be moderate and should be done only when the substrate has completely dried. Another important task that we must carry out is the compost. It is best done with compost or manure during the fall season. On the other hand, during the flowering period, it is best to use a mineral fertilizer every 15 days along with irrigation. Finally, it only remains to mention the pruning of the erected. It is basically about removing the withered flowers and that's it.
As you can see, it is not difficult to take care of plants belonging to the genus erected. For this reason and because of their beautiful appearance, they are ideal vegetables to decorate our home, garden or terrace. And you, do you have any kind of erected home?