Loose leafed clumps of foliage cover with numerous white fragrant flowers from outflow through early capitulation . Leaves are lancet form , 1 inch long . With its lovely beloved fragrance , this delicate , reseeding annual is an first-class option for borders and containers . Very decent in rock gardens and between flag . A perfect familiar with pansies , sweet william and parsley in a container . Soil should be well - drained as soggy grunge is a sure direction to rot . Can be rejuvenate by shear back : often plant bring home from the nursery have get under one’s skin too leggy in their cramp place , or clock time has hold its bell . Within 4 calendar week , plant should be shaggy-haired and blooming again
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
Through the season , be sure to fertilize for optimal public presentation . Take special care to abridge back or completely move out any diseased plant , as soon as you see there is a problem . At the end of the time of year , be certain to remove all plants and their root balls . Rake the bed well to get up it for the next season ’s planting .
Problems
bar and control : Keep your garden as unobjectionable as possible , egest concealment place such as leaf detritus , over - turned pots , and tarp . Groundcover in shady place and hard mulch allow for protection from the factor and can be favorite concealing spot . In the spring , patrol for and destroy eggs ( clusters of little semitransparent spheres ) and grownup during dusk and dawn . Set out beer traps from late spring through fall .
Many chemical controls are useable on the market , but can be poisonous and deadly for tyke and darling ; take fear when using them - always say the recording label first!Pest : Flea BeetlesFlea Beetles are about the size of a flea and are shameful , bronze , or blue - black in color . They get their name from the way they jump when disturb . Flea beetle populations are usually more wicked when conditions are hot and dry . They can put problems in the garden ; they leave small holes in chewed leafage .
Prevention and control : You ’ve heard it a thousand times , but here it is again - clean up the garden to slay places where these insects over winter . A well - watered , moist garden will not be as attractive to an egg laying female parent either . Aside from handpicking , spray with a recommend insect powder . culture between row will aid to ruin egg , too . Fungi : Downy MildewDowny Mildew , a downy lily-white fungal maturation that develops on the underside of leaves , is most common during cool , humid condition . leafage often discolors and is stunted .
Prevention and Control : Use disease gratuitous plants and space far enough apart so that air circulation is sound . Remove and discard infected foliage or even entire plants . Use a recommended antifungal and always espouse the direction on the recording label .
