2009-10-28 16:25:37
Marcinkam called small variations Astrów autumn, a bushy habit and large amounts of flowers. Gardens are a great embellishment where it already summer flowers.
The name comes from the Astrow Martin, on whose feast (24 October) accounts for their flowering season. Continues uninterrupted until November.
Flowers May Marcink colors white, pink, blue, carmine and purple, leaves and stems are covered with coarse hairs, and their root system is deep. Most of the plants creates a splendid clumps have grown up to a height of 20-50 cm.
Plants grow well in sunny places or slightly shaded. Require fertile soil, and moderately moist. Are sensitive to solid root, so the drought should be watered.
Astra can grow in one spot even a few years. To reproduce must be dug, divided and planted in the desired location.