Another name of goldfish grass

Bibcock flower, lion flower, Longkou flower, foreign color Finch

Morphological characteristics of goldfish grass

Perennial erect herb, sometimes lignified stem base, up to 80 cm high. The stem base is glabrous, the middle and upper part is covered with glandular hair, and the base is sometimes branched. Leaves opposite in lower part, often alternate in upper part, with short stalk; Leaf blade glabrous, lanceolate to oblong lanceolate, 2-6 cm long, entire

The corolla has a variety of colors, ranging from red, purple to white, with a length of 3-5cm. The base extends into a pocket shape in the front. The upper lip is upright, wide, 2-cleft, and the lower lip is 3-cleft. It bulges towards the upper lip in the middle, closing the throat, so that the Corolla is masked

Growth habit of goldfish grass

Like sunshine, but also able to withstand half shade. It is resistant to cold and not to heat. It is suitable for loose, fertile and well drained soil and can grow normally in calcareous soil

Main value of goldfish grass

Goldfish grass is a flower that opens in summer and autumn. It is widely planted in Chinese gardens. It is suitable for group planting in flower beds and flower borders. It has a better effect with Zinnia, Petunia, marigold and a string of red flowers

High sex varieties can be used as background planting, and low sex varieties should be Coffin Rock style or windowsill flower bed, or edge coffin. This flower can also be used for cutting flowers

The flower language of goldfish grass

Pure heart