Сорные травы – это бич садоводов и огородников, и most of the time they spend in the fight against them. However, there are pleasant exceptions. So, the strong and tenacious weed lagoon dwarf learned to use for decorative purposes. This plant was seen by each of you in the meadows, it grows willingly along the rivers, resembling a small hummock, from which a cereal whisk grows.
Today you can buy the seeds of this plant andbeautifully planted on your site, forming your own landscape. But if you walk along the river bank or a swampy site, then for sure you will find dozens of adult "pike", from which you can collect seeds. Lugovik turf is an amazingly tenacious, beautiful and interesting plant. They form dense sod and hummocks. Love the wet meadows and shores of ponds, fields and pastures. Lugovik turf with all its decorative qualities is a harmful weed.
The main advantage of this kind (ifconsider it as a garden decoration) - is vitality. Seeds germinate under almost any conditions, and adult lagovik derny unpretentious. The roots of the plant go deep into the earth. In meadows, they can reach 70 cm, and in marshes about 20 cm. Stems straight, up to 100 cm. The inflorescence is represented as a beautiful multicolored panicle, which very nicely fits into any landscape. Panicle spreading, large, about 25 cm in length.
Lugovik derny ("Pike") belongs to the familygrass. Inflorescence consists of small ears. Spike flakes are uneven, at the base they can be purple, and at the edges yellow or green. The panicle can be used for making dry bouquets. Very exquisitely they look at home in the winter, especially if you pick up a suitable vase.
At a relatively low temperature in early springthe first shoots begin to appear, it is from under the ground that the meadow sod is coming out. The description would be incomplete, if not to say about an amazing gift, an exceptional vitality. If you are going to grow a "pike" on your site, then you can sow it under the winter. Seeds will pass a natural stratification, and in the spring you will get strong and amicable shoots.
Lugovik turfy (pike turfy) beginsbloom in early summer, releasing a luxurious whisk. It is there that numerous seeds ripen, which by the middle of summer will begin to crumble. Of course, you do not need to trim a beautiful panicle. It is enough to know one rule, the seeds do not germinate when embedded into the soil by 5 cm or more. That is, in the fall it will be enough to dig up the land on the plot, and in the spring you will not have a friendly growth.
In the first year of life, "pike soddy" bushes.A gardener can control this process by constantly cutting off the excess. Otherwise, as a result, the plant forms thick turfs, which gradually turn into spectacular hummocks. Only in the second year there is a whisk, now the "pike" can bloom and bear fruit. Stems grow at high speed, new shoots appear.
It is this property and causes damage to the plant.The formation of hummocks leads to a change in the surface of the soil in meadows and pastures. It becomes hilly and unsuitable for mowing. Leaves of old plants are unsuitable as hay. That is, the "pike" displaces other herbs, and is useless as a feed.
This is a very beautiful, ornamental cereal.plant. It is often used in the design of the dacha. This is a very convenient plant, as it grows quickly, requiring almost no maintenance. But without landing attention can not be left. The fact is that the plant develops very quickly, so the extra stems and foliage need to be removed in a timely manner, otherwise you will get an ugly bump.
But even after the flowering period is over, flexible and long leaves and straws can be used to stuff mattresses and pillows, and some craftsmen make various crafts from this raw material.
This is one of the main reasons why the pikebecame a favorite of gardeners. It feels great on almost any soil, ranging from marshy and sandy, although the latter is not typical for its growth. Thanks to various varieties, especially variegated, she became a favorite with gardeners. In summer, at temperatures above +25 degrees, the plant hibernates, while fully maintaining its decorative effect.
“Pike” turned out to be a convenient and fertile material for the development of new forms and varieties. Their main differences are in the length of the leaves, spikelet shades, height of peduncles and other indicators.
"Щучка" предпочитает расти на влажной почве, при moderate temperature. If there is a plot near the garden pond, where there is constant dampness and does not want to get acclimated, then this is the ideal place for this weed. Too high temperatures can cause a loss of decoration, especially with insufficient soil moisture.
Prefers to grow in the sun, but it will be nicefeel in the penumbra, though, in this case, the flowers are not so plentiful. If the plant was planted on sandy soils, then it needs constant watering. In the marshy lowlands you can not moisten additionally. In the spring you can feed with nitrogen or universal fertilizers.
Lugovik turfy Goldtau is the largestof all that exist today. It reaches heights of up to 170 cm, and the width of the bush - up to 50 cm. Very elegant grass, forming a dense bush. The leaves are thin, not dying off for the winter. Spreading panicles golden yellow. The plant blooms in June and July. Winter hardiness zone - 4. This means that the plant tolerates frost to -35 degrees. Drought-resistant, but requires frequent watering at temperatures above +25 degrees.
Goldschleier Sodber Lugovic is anotherpopular form of the plant, which is often used to decorate gardens. The height of the grass is up to 1 meter, the width of the bush is up to 50 cm. It keeps the shape of the bush well, as it grows rather slowly. Especially beautiful during flowering, at this time the inflorescences are golden yellow. Gradually they grow dull and turn grayish. Do not forget that the plant is large, so you need to successfully choose a place for planting.
This variety is suitable for those who needemphasize the beauty of a small pond that you don’t want to close with large bushes. Height about 30 cm, does not bloom. This is a minus and plus, the absence of seeds does not give him the opportunity to attempt on the rest of the garden. Leaves are green, with a white longitudinal stripe. In cool weather, it can become pink. By autumn, the leaves become brownish. Winter-hardy, can grow in partial shade, any soil, but always moist.
