Jaskolka is a modest charm. Delicate Bieberstein's moth: planting and growing in open ground

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If you want to effectively decorate an alpine hill or rock garden, but are not entirely confident in your abilities as a gardener, then you can safely give preference to a garden bed. This flower amazes with its simplicity and picturesqueness. The plant is suitable for growing in almost any area. You will not need to perform any complex actions in the form of growing seedlings, replanting, creating special climatic conditions, etc. Jaskolka is known for its unpretentiousness. This “Balkan” flower will cover your garden with a snow-white blanket on a lush green cushion. In this article, we’ll talk about one of the most famous and easiest to grow ground cover flowering perennials - carrion.

Yaskolka is most common in the countries of the Northern Hemisphere with temperate climate. Characteristic Features of this herbaceous perennial are:

the word “kipper” (lat. Cerastium) comes from the Greek word “keras”, which means “horn”, “horned plant”. This is due to the fact that some varieties of jasmine have a fruit that is shaped like a horn;
the carnation belongs to the Carnation family;
There are about 100 species of woodworm, which are common in Asia, Europe, North America, tropical Africa, and South America. Sometimes you can find jasper even in Australia;
yaskolka is a herbaceous plant that can reach a height of 15-30 cm;
jasmine can be grown both as a perennial and as an annual;
The stems of the lisp are erect and ascending, and sometimes creeping and branched;
leaves of the tree small size, solid in shape, abundantly pubescent, located on the stem opposite each other;
The plant is famous for its small white flowers. The flower reaches 2 cm in diameter. The flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescences;

The fruit of the hopper is a round or oblong shaped capsule with seeds inside. The seeds are brown in color and kidney-shaped;
The jar is used for decorative purposes. The flower can often be found on alpine hills, in rockeries, mixborders, in pots and containers.

Jaskolka. Photo

Jaskolka. Plant varieties

alpine jasmine

Alpine jasmine is found in the wild in the mountains. This fact can explain its name. You can meet this snow-white beauty in North America, the Carpathians, Altai, and Europe. The stems are highly branched and creeping.
Alpine parsley reaches a height of 15 cm.
The leaves have a grayish tint.
The flowers reach a maximum diameter of 2 cm and are collected in small inflorescences of 4-5 pieces.
The flowering period in the wild is quite long - about 1 month.
Flowers begin to bloom in late spring.
Cultivated alpine carnivore is a little picky about humidity and soil composition and lighting. Does not like excessive moisture and heavy soil.
It tolerates winters quite problematically. Under winter shelter there is a high risk of damping off, and without it there is a risk of damage to shoots in the absence of snow.

Jaskolka Bieberstein

Bieberstein's jaskolka came from Crimea. The stems of this plant are so heavily pubescent that they are almost gray in color.
Small white flowers up to 1.5-2 cm in diameter are collected in semi-umbrellas of several pieces.
The Bieberstein jar rises 20 cm above the ground.
The flowering period of this plant is also quite long - about 1 month. This happens in May-June.
It tolerates winter very well even without shelter.
In order to prevent Bieberstein's sprout from “capturing” the entire area and growing too much, you need to pinch out each young shoot.

Yaskolka Felt

Yaskolka Voylochnaya has been known since 1620. Forms beautiful and compact “pillows”.
Doesn't grow as much as Bieberstein's mole. However, to maintain a compact planting, periodic pruning is recommended.
The seedling reaches a height of 30 cm, and the flowers are 1-1.5 cm in diameter.
The stems of the tree are creeping, abundantly branched and pubescent.
The foliage has a grayish color.
Tolerates winter well, but is afraid of heavy snow melting in spring.
This perfect plant for small flower beds, alpine slides. It can also be successfully grown in containers and pots.

Grandiflora grandiflora

Grandiflora was cultivated around 1820. The homeland is the Balkans. Just by the name alone you can guess about distinctive features this beautiful decorative flower. The size of the flowers of Grandiflora grandiflora really catches the eye. They reach 3 cm in diameter, and this is the largest size that a sparrow can reach. A spectacular white carpet of Carrion grandiflora goes well with other plants in a flowerbed or alpine hill. Flowering occurs in mid or late summer. Grandiflora lily reaches 20 cm in height.

Purple parsley

In the wild, purple moth can be found in Iran, Turkey, and the Caucasus. Despite the fact that the chickweed has this name, the flowers are white. The plant reaches a height of 25 cm. The leaves have a green color, which remains until the first snow. Winters well. The flowers of the purpurea are small and collected in umbrella inflorescences of several pieces. The plant grows in a lush “carpet” and also has a high decorative value.

Silver jasper

As you can already guess from the name of this species, the plant has a rather spectacular appearance. All parts of the plant seem to be pollinated with a thin layer of silver. Particularly noticeable and beautiful will be the contrast of the silver grass with a lush green lawn or other bright colors. Flowering occurs in late spring or early summer. The silver lily takes on a unique appearance on the sunny slopes of rockeries or alpine hills. If you are looking unpretentious plant If you have an unusual color, then feel free to choose a silver one. The plant can be replanted after 5-7 years.

Common parsley

The second name of this species is turf grass. This plant is very common in the wild in Russia. You could often see this flower and not even attach importance to the fact that it is a jasper. Creeping and branching shoots of the plant naturally decorate meadows, forest edges, and river slopes. The common parsley can reach a height of 30 cm, which depends on the place of its growth. Small white flowers are collected in umbrella inflorescences.

Yaskolka Silver carpet

An excellent ground cover that amazes with its growth rate and lushness. You will get a “silver carpet” up to 30 cm high on your site. It grows so quickly that it can even “capture” the growth territory of other plants. Take this fact into account when choosing a landing site. The advantages of this tree are its excellent winter hardiness and drought resistance. You can even achieve a second bloom of the season if you trim off spent shoots in time. Reaches its highest decorative qualities on moderately acidic and airy soils.

Yaskolka Snow Carpet

Yaskolka Snow carpet also quite popular among gardeners due to its excellent qualities. Firstly, it tolerates winter well. Secondly, the plant grows so quickly that it will very soon fill the space allotted to it with a snow-white carpet. The seeds have a high germination rate and germinate approximately 2 weeks after planting.

The use of woodworm in folk medicine

Along with the excellent decorative abilities of the moth, you will also receive a kind of “people’s doctor” on your site. Who would have thought that this plant, quite simple in appearance, also has medicinal properties. However, the efficiency of use of this plant V folk medicine has already been proven by several generations. The moth can have the following effects on the human body:

sedative effect. People who are in a state of stress, depression, nervousness, or emotional instability can try using this plant in the form of a decoction. The decoction is prepared very simply: pour boiling water over the crushed and dried parts of the moth and let it brew. For 0.5 liters of water, 2-3 tablespoons of jaggery will be enough. For the best effect, you should use this decoction systematically, in the form of a course. A calming and relaxing effect is achieved by adding this decoction to the bath;
anticancer effect. All aboveground part jasmine is suitable for preparing a special decoction, which will have this effect. For 1 glass of water you will need 1 tsp of crushed cinder. The resulting mixture must be brought to a boil and cooked for 5-7 minutes. Then the broth needs to cool. After you strain it, take 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day;
vitaminizing effect. A decoction of parsley is also taken orally for vitamin deficiency. Jaskolka is rich in flavonoids, coumarins, carbohydrates, etc.;
help in the treatment of hemorrhoids. In some countries, a decoction of carrion is often taken as a treatment for hemorrhoids;
anti-inflammatory effect for conjunctivitis. If you make lotions on your eyes from a decoction of jasmine, your recovery will come much faster.

Jaskolka. Landing

Depending on the type and variety of seedlings, planting and care may vary slightly. Let's consider the most general points, which you should pay attention to when planting this plant on your site.

Step 1. Choosing a place to plant the tree

lily is one of the most light-loving ground cover plants. You don’t need to think at all about how to create partial shade for the tree, how to reduce its exposure to scorching rays in the summer. Yaskolka can easily grow even on the south side of the site;
Due to their small height, the flowers are also not afraid of winds and drafts. This versatility and unpretentiousness to the planting site attracts many gardeners;
One of the main points to pay attention to when planting jasmine is the incredible growth of this plant. With its small height of 20-30 cm, one shrub can grow to an area with a diameter of 75 cm. You will have to limit the growth of the plant yourself, unless you choose a place where it will not be possible. For example, such places include rocky crevices and the lower level of an alpine hill. If you are only happy about this intensive growth peg, then do not limit its space.

Step 2. Choosing soil for the plant

The plant is also unpretentious to the composition of the soil where it will grow. The minimum requirements are:

the best option would be light, loose, loose and airy soil;
Jaskolka prefers any sand-based soil;
the nutritional value of the soil is practically unimportant for the wart;
The moth does not like acidic soils too much;
for decorative purposes, the plant can even be planted in rocky soil, but with the addition of peat.

Step 3. Planting technology

Before planting, you need to lightly prepare the soil. It is best to do this not immediately before planting, but 2-3 weeks before. The soil needs to be dug up and about 6 kg of humus added there. If the soil is heavy or loamy, add sand as well. The soil must be dug up to at least a depth of 25 cm.
Immediately before planting, digging up the soil should be repeated. The seedlings are planted in small holes at a distance of about 30 cm from each other. You can plant both seeds and sprouts. The landing technology is the same. When planting seedlings with seedlings, you will achieve more early flowering. In May, plant the seeds in pots, and at the beginning of summer you can transplant the resulting seedlings into open ground.
After the seeds or seedlings are planted, you need to water the plant.

Jaskolka. Care

Simple care for the plant after planting is another great advantage of this plant, for which even novice gardeners choose it. The main points that you should pay attention to when growing chickweed are:

Regular watering is practically the only action that will be required of you when growing a plant. This plant is classified as a relatively drought-resistant flower. But it’s still worth monitoring the humidity and watering regularly. It will be enough to water the plant once a week. In severe drought, the frequency can be increased;
weeding the plant. Removing weeds will help maintain the aesthetic and healthy appearance of this ornamental plant. In addition, timely removal of weeds is a good prevention of possible diseases and pest invasions;
timely removal of faded flowers and dried leaves and shoots. This will also allow you to maintain your flowerbed, alpine slide, rock garden with a tree stand always in a neat and pleasant appearance;
If the shoot grows strongly, but you don’t want this, it’s enough to simply shorten the shoots. This way, you will create the desired compact shape;
loosening the soil is not a mandatory requirement for the weeder, but sometimes it won’t be superfluous. By loosening you can maintain the lightness and airiness of the soil, which the moth loves so much.

Is it necessary to feed the eggplant?

Opinions experienced gardeners There are disagreements about the need for feeding. Some are sure that this flower grows well without fertilizers. Others argue that several feedings over the summer will have an extremely positive effect on the growth and flowering of the tree. In specialized stores for gardeners you can purchase ready-made complex fertilizers for decorative garden flowers. Organic fertilizers can be applied before planting in the ground and during flowering.

How does the moth reproduce?

There are several ways to propagate the moth. Which one you choose is up to you. The process of plant propagation can be carried out in spring or autumn, when the seedling has already faded. Typically gardeners choose one of three ways reproduction:

propagation by cuttings. You can root cuttings in spring or autumn. The cut shoots are planted in the ground and covered with a mini-greenhouse. The greenhouse must be periodically opened slightly, condensation removed, and humidity monitored;
propagation by dividing the bush. It is necessary to divide the sparrow bush in the spring, when the plant begins to grow. Carefully dig up the bush, carefully divide the rhizome into as many parts as its size allows. Each part needs to be replanted;
seed method. The plant is also grown from seeds. You can sow the plant directly into open ground in early spring or in the fall, or grow seedlings in a greenhouse or even at home in March. The germination rate of the seeds is very high. You can see young seedlings 2 weeks after planting. When the jar is strong enough, it can be dropped into boxes at a distance of about 5 cm from each other. You can plant such seedlings in open ground as early as mid-summer. True, you will see flowering only next year.

Jaskolka. Transplantation and rejuvenation

The plant is a perennial plant. But in order for it to maintain its splendor and decorative appearance, you must remember to replant it after a certain period of time. Replanting the seedling is the way to rejuvenate this plant. After about 5-7 years, you can replant the tree or simply divide the bush into several parts. Another way to rejuvenate the shoot is to periodically trim the shoots.

Jaskolka. Possible diseases and pests

The plant is practically not susceptible to diseases and pests. This is a huge plus that makes growing this beautiful flower even more attractive in your own area. In what cases can some kind of plant infection occur? Typically this is quite a rare event. If you finally decide not to pay attention to this decorative flower, forget about watering it and pruning it, then it is quite expected that the plant’s resistance to disease will decrease. The flower does not like strong waterlogging of the soil. Root rot may begin. An abundance of weeds can increase the risk of insects appearing on parts of the plant. So that you don’t have to look for a remedy to treat measles, adhere to the following basic rules:

follow the watering regime;
get rid of weeds in a timely manner;
remove dried leaves, flowers or shoots in a timely manner;
Inspect the plant periodically.

Once you see a beautifully decorated flower bed or alpine hill, you will immediately be drawn to this simple but surprisingly effective flower. At the tree stand, planting and care open ground completely uncomplicated. Growing this flower will give you great pleasure. The plant looks beautiful both on its own and in combination with other ornamental plants. For example, a snow-white cherry can “perform in an ensemble” with tulips, calendula, bells, cineraria, saxifrage and other plants.

Truly passionate gardeners must have ground covers in their garden. None of them can do without unpretentious herbaceous plants, pleasing to the eye with flowering in early summer, when the riot of colors is not yet felt in the garden. One of the most popular groundcovers is woody plant. Planting and caring for the plant is so simple that many gardeners fill the voids in the soil between tall ornamental crops with a plant. In this way, you can kill two birds with one stone: the herbaceous flower displaces the weeds and forms a kind of decorative carpet, above which lilies and roses rise.

Expanding our horizons

Many gardeners grow ground covers, naming them in their own way. Thus, the carnation (Cerastium), the description of the species of which indicates that it belongs to the common people, is called carnation. And few people know about the real name of this popular culture. There are several species of this herbaceous perennial, of which felt grass, Biberstein, and alpine have taken root well in Russia.

Why should a moth beetle live in your garden?

Everyone loves flowers, but not everyone has time to care for them. Many people visit their dacha for short visits or prefer to grow it there. Therefore, if there were no such ornamental plant in nature, planting and caring for which does not require certain skills and knowledge, then it would have to be invented. The plant is able to break through stones, literally growing its roots into them, does not require fertilizing, and is also able to withstand open sun and wind. And pests are not particularly fond of the plant, preferring to feast on bulbous and large-flowered crops.

What is the plant valued for?

In addition to small white inflorescences, reminiscent of a carnation in structure, and continuous flowering in early summer, the carnation is revered by gardeners for its beautiful silvery foliage. Even when the ground cover stops actively blooming, it practically does not lose its presentability. The elastic silvery foliage begins the active formation of shoots and is capable of pleasing the eye until autumn frosts.

Reproduction by dividing the bush

It is at this time that growing and caring for a flower bed boils down to the formation of herbaceous bushes for future flower beds. The plant loves watering, so there is no need to skimp on water for the roots when replanting. The spent bushes divide well, and their shallow ones do not experience much stress when dividing. Still, it is better to divide the bush in moderate temperatures.

Growing chickweed from seeds: observing soil conditions

Faded bushes accumulate and store seeds in their small boxes. Having checked and made sure that the seed has already become thoroughly dark, you can begin to sow the seedling before winter. To do this, we select a site for planting and remember that we will get seedlings in the spring, but we will have to wait another year for flowering. Considering that the plant can grow even on stones, there are no special requirements for soil, with a few exceptions. We shouldn't put under the landing too nutrient soil, and you also need to make sure that the selected area absorbs and retains moisture well - these are the conditions for the germination of ripened seeds. Therefore, peat and sandy soils and soil with good drainage are especially welcome.

Climatic conditions of growth

Have you noticed, while walking along your neighbors’ flower beds and rock gardens, that the plant varieties seem to be the same, but the density and bushiness are noticeably different? Of course, an unpretentious ground cover will grow under any conditions, but only where there is more sun and warmth, the plants will have more power. That's why on garden plots, located on a natural slope, the tree bush bushes best. Planting and caring for plants on alpine hills, due to this feature, is more favorable from the south or southwest side. depleted soil, open areas- all these are excellent conditions for the growth of moths. There is no need to be afraid to plant seeds, for example, under an apple tree, in a semi-shaded area. But in the shade, the sprout will grow, but you won’t have to expect it to bloom.

Features during the flowering period

The pleasure of contemplating a continuous flowering carpet is ensured for at least a month and a half. Sometimes the plant blooms again in the second half of summer, but during this period only rare inflorescences are visible through the carpet. If our goal is to prolong the flowering of the ground cover, as soon as flowers appear on the grass, we can slightly improve the conditions for decorative culture. To do this, we will remove weeds that are actively pushing through the soil. In the second half of summer we will no longer have to do this. The splinter will become so strong and grow that, perhaps, not a single weed will be able to break through its carpet.

When weeding a flowering carpet, we will properly loosen the soil. The roots of the plant love fresh air. It is not without reason that in wild conditions the crop grows in rocky, mountainous areas. During flowering you can add

Yaskolka: planting and care. Division by cuttings

We know that a plant can reproduce by seeds, which it throws into the soil, and we know how to propagate the plant by dividing the bush. The flowering period of the crop is the most favorable time in order to try to make an attempt at propagation by cuttings. The cutting procedure is simple. To do this, cut a single flowering cutting and place it in the soil, water it, compact the soil around the stem and cover it glass jar to create a favorable greenhouse atmosphere. You can remove the jar when the new shoots gain strength. Until this moment, it is not advisable to touch the plant.

Trimming and shaping the bush

After flowering ends, it will be good to rid the plant of dried flower stalks. If we need seeds for seedlings, we collect exactly as much as we need. The remaining faded axils can be safely cut off with scissors or pruners. We can also regularly trim the creeping carpet and cut off the most powerful upper shoots. This will allow you to achieve incredibly proportional bushiness and lushness next season. The effect of renewed flowering is also possible with regular haircuts.

How often do you divide and replant a seedling?

All of them are decorative and sooner or later require a new habitat, including the parsley. Planting and caring for newly formed bushes require a certain cycle - at least 3 years. If you divide the bushes every year, you can easily disrupt the overall aesthetic perception. Also, if we do not pay attention to an outdated bush, then the plant is gradually capable of degenerating or losing its original strength. Therefore, a complete change of habitat is necessary for the bush, at least after 5 years.

It can be considered that the theoretical educational program regarding this unpretentious perennial carried out. We learned a lot about the ground cover of the yaskolka. Planting, growing and caring for the crop does not require excessive effort from gardeners. Now comes the time for practical action.

Bloom: from May for a month.
Landing: sowing seeds in open ground - in October or April, sowing seeds for seedlings - at the end of February or early March, planting seedlings in the garden - in July.
Lighting: bright sunlight.
The soil: any soil, even rocky, but the optimal soil is light, loose, with a predominance of sand, neutral or slightly alkaline reaction.
Watering: regular, on average – once a week.
Feeding: 2-3 times during the season with liquid organic fertilizers.
Trimming: In the spring, sanitary cleaning is carried out, and during flowering, formative pruning is carried out. After flowering is completed, the stems with peduncles must be removed, and then it is quite likely that the flowering plant will re-bloom.
Reproduction: seeds, dividing the bush.
Pests: not affected.
Diseases: Occasionally, root rot occurs with excessive moisture.
Properties: The moth is aggressive and capable of capturing territories not intended for it.

Read more about growing chickweed below.

Yaskolka flower - description

Yaskolki – herbaceous plants with ascending or erect stems, reaching a height of 10 to 30 cm, usually pubescent, but sometimes glabrous. Representatives of the genus have a powerful, but superficial root system, capable of growing even in rocky soil. The shoots of the sprout are creeping and well-rooted. The leaves are opposite, small, entire, usually densely pubescent. Flowers with white, mostly double-cut petals reach a diameter of 2 cm. The fruit of the yastilok is an oblong cylindrical box with brown seeds.

Planting cherry blossoms in open ground

When to plant a tree plant in the ground.

Cultivation of seedlings from seeds is carried out both by seedlings and in a seedless way. You can sow the seedlings directly into open ground before winter or in April. The emerged seedlings are thinned out in 5 cm increments.

In the photo: Yaskolka in the wild

But most often, wormwood is used for propagation. seedling method. Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of February or in March. The germination rate of the seeds is high, and within a week you will be able to see seedlings. Caring for seedlings consists of watering and loosening the substrate. At the stage of development of seedlings with two or three true leaves, they are picked in separate cups. The sprout seedlings will be ready for transplanting into open ground in July.

How to plant a seedling.

Yaskolka is one of the most light-loving groundcover plants, so it can be safely planted in areas illuminated by the sun all day. She is not afraid of drafts or strong winds. The plant is aggressive: one small bush can take over an area with a diameter of up to 75 cm, so it is advisable to limit the area around the perimeter after planting.

The moth has no complaints about the composition of the soil; it even grows on stones if you add a little peat to the soil, however optimal soil is a light, loose and airy soil of neutral or slightly alkaline reaction with a predominance of sand.

2-3 weeks before planting seedlings in the ground, dig up the area to the depth of a spade bayonet, adding 6 kg of humus per m². In clayey and loamy soil sand should also be added. Immediately before planting, the soil must be loosened. Hardened seedlings are planted in shallow holes located at a distance of 30 cm from each other, after which the holes are sealed and the area is watered. The seed will bloom only next year.

Caring for a tree in the garden

Growing chickweed.

Even a novice gardener can plant and care for the plant, since this plant is completely unpretentious: the sunnier the area and the poorer the soil on it, the less you will have to care for the plant. In the spring, you need to bring order to the flower garden by clearing the soil under the bushes of old branches, leaves and other debris, and in the future you will need to water the plant from time to time, weed the weeds in the area, remove dried flowers, trim the plant and, if necessary, loosen the soil between the bushes , although this is not necessary.

Watering and fertilizing the seedling.

Despite its drought resistance, the plant in open ground requires regular watering, which is carried out once a week. During a season with normal rainfall, there will be no need for additional soil moisture, but during periods of prolonged drought, watering should be regular and plentiful.

In the photo: Blossoms blooming in the open ground

Opinions are divided on whether the lily plant needs fertilizing: some experts claim that it is not necessary, while others insist that several feedings during the summer will have a positive effect on the growth and flowering of the lily plant. If you decide that fertilizing the tree will not harm, use fertilizers for decorative plants. garden plants. The plant also responds well to organic matter - solutions of bird droppings or mullein, which can be added in line with mineral complexes. Only growing season Two or three feedings will be enough.

Trimming the tree.

The weed can grow quite large, so its spread must be controlled by pruning. In spring, the plant needs sanitary cleaning: all diseased, frozen and dried shoots must be removed. Formative pruning can be done in the spring or during flowering, directing the shoots in the right direction and cutting off those that seem unnecessary to you. After flowering is complete, you need to remove the stems with peduncles. Proper pruning you can get the plant to bloom again in late summer. True, it will no longer be so abundant.

Replanting the jasmine.

A seedling in the garden can grow in one place for a very long time, but over time, due to the fact that it grows greatly, there is a need to replant it and rejuvenate it. Transplantation is combined with propagation of the seedling by dividing the bush. Best time for this – early spring. The bushes are first radically pruned, then dug up, divided into several parts, each of them is freed from dry and rotten roots, and then planted in the ground in the same way as previously described. It is advisable to carry out this procedure at least once every five years.

Yaskolka in winter.

The perennial plant is a relatively winter-hardy plant and in areas with a mild, warm climate it overwinters without shelter. However, where winters are rarely accompanied by snowfalls or severe frosts occur, it is necessary to cover the tree with lutrasil or spunbond. It is not advisable to use spruce branches or foliage for insulation, because the plant under them may dry out.

Pests and diseases

The plant is almost not affected by pests and diseases, and if something like this happens, it will be entirely your fault: only a neglected plant that is not cared for at all or is cared for incorrectly can get sick. Due to excessively abundant and frequent soil moisture, the roots of the tree can rot. To prevent the plant from suffering from diseases and pest attacks, balance the watering of the plant, regularly inspect the bushes, remove dried flowers and shoots in a timely manner, and prevent the appearance of weeds in the area.

Types and varieties of jasmine

There are not many types of cherry blossoms grown in culture, but among them you will surely find one that will decorate your garden.

found wild in the Carpathians, mountains of Western Europe, Altai and North America. It is a herbaceous perennial up to 15 cm high with creeping stems, ovoid pubescent silver-green leaves and white flowers up to 2 cm in diameter, collected in inflorescences.

In the photo: Alpine chickweed (Cerastium alpinum)

or silver prickle - a perennial, gray with pubescence, native to the Crimea. It has creeping shoots and peduncles rising to a height of 15-20 cm. The leaves of the plant are sessile, linear or oblong-linear, white flowers up to 1.5 cm in diameter form semi-umbrellas at the ends of the peduncles. Bieberstein's yaskolka has been in culture since 1820. Most popular variety:

silver carpet- a heavily pubescent plant with creeping shoots and peduncles rising to a height of 20 cm, forming dense cushions. The leaves are sessile, small, the flowers are white.

In the photo: Cerastium biebersteinii

originally from the south of Italy. This is a cushion-forming plant up to 30 cm high and up to 60 cm in diameter with creeping shoots covered with gray felt pile. The leaves of the felt tree are small, grayish, the flowers are white, up to 1 cm in diameter. The plant does not grow as much as other species, so it is often used for growing in rock gardens. The species has been in culture since 1620. Popular in culture:

winter-hardy variety columnae up to 15 cm high;
Jaskolka Crystal Falls - a variety up to 20 cm high with white flowers on thin short stems.

In the photo: Tomentosum (Cerastium tomentosum)

or snow-white moth - a Greek endemic, densely covered with felt pubescence and forming dense mats. The stems of the plant are erect, lower leaves oblong-scapulate, upper ones linear-lanceolate. The flowers are large, twice dissected.

In the photo: White chickweed (Cerastium candidissimum)

– a species listed in the Red Book. This is a plant with loose turf, rising stems from 8 to 25 cm long, lanceolate leaves up to 4 cm long and up to 8 mm wide and white flowers with petals dissected into one quarter.

In the photo: Ural jasmine (Cerastium uralense)

You can also find species in gardens such as field lily, grandiflora and purple.

Jaskolka ( Latin name Cerastium) – creeping. There are about two hundred plant species, but only a small number are actively grown.

The stems of the plant are erect or ascending. Sometimes there are bare stems, but more often they are still pubescent. in most cases they are double-cut, but one-third cut petals can also be seen. The fruit of the flower is an oblong capsule with seeds Brown, rounded kidney-shaped.

In our latitudes, growing chickweed is common, but this mainly applies to five varieties.

Crop varieties

Flowers vary depending on the variety. It is worth telling in more detail about the most popular varieties.

Felt cleaver

The stems of the flower are branched, gray felt, they form pillows reaching a height of 30 cm. And these pillows are twice as large in diameter. The leaves are linear-lanceolate, small. The flowers are white, usually no more than 1 cm in diameter.

The plant blooms in May, no more than 35 days. The felt variety does not grow, so alpine coaster the flower is usually not planted. This is a winter-hardy plant, but winter-spring waters are dangerous for it.

Bieberstein splinter

The densely pubescent plant with a characteristic gray color also forms dense cushions. The shoots spread, and the flower stalks rise up to 20 cm in height. The leaves are small, sessile, linear. There are also oblong-linear ones. The flowers of the plant are also white, but slightly larger than those of felt peg. The petals are dissected into two lobes at the top.

This sprout blooms in late May - early June, the flowering period does not exceed 30 days. Winter-hardy plant.