The flower language of the angel flower is innocence and happiness.
The angel flower (also known as Scoparia dulcis of the Scrophulariaceae family) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with a plant height of about 30 ~ 70 cm, labiate petals, the upper petals split into four lobes, blooming all year round, most abundantly in spring, summer and autumn, with flower colors of purple, light purple, pink-purple, white, etc. Capsule, seeds tiny, it is rarely seen bearing fruit.
Angel flower
Morphological characteristics:
1. Perennial herb. There are two types: the "cutting-propagated type" and the "sexual reproduction type". The former has a plant height of 50-70cm; the latter has a plant height of 25-30cm. The whole plant is densely covered with fine hairs.
2. The branches are slightly sticky, and there are oil glands on the leaves and stems, giving off a scent similar to toothpaste powder. The leaves are narrowly elongated, opposite, with shallow notches on the leaf margins and obvious veins.
3. The flowers are axillary, with labiate petals, a long flowering period, blooming all year round, most abundantly in spring, summer and autumn. The colors include purple, light purple, pink, white, etc.
4. The "cutting-propagated type" does not set seeds; only the "sexual reproduction type" has seeds.
Angel flower
Growing environment:
The propagation methods are sowing or cutting, with an extremely high survival rate, and spring to autumn is the suitable period. It likes high temperature and humidity, and the cultivation site is best with full sun, though slightly shaded places are also acceptable, and the cultivation soil is not particular, as long as it drains well it is suitable.
Angel flower
Main value:
1. It can be used for flower beds and flower terraces; because it is tolerant of moisture, some people also cultivate it as an aquatic plant.
2. The angel flower can also be used for tea drinks, generally to enhance the color of the tea.