What are the special features of drunken butterfly flower?

Drunken butterfly flower is also called

White cauliflower, butterfly grass, purple dragon beard, spider flower

Morphological characteristics of drunken butterfly flower

Drunken butterfly flower is an annual strong herb, 1-1.5 meters high, the whole plant is covered with sticky glandular hair, has a special odor, stipule spines, thorns up to 4 mm, sharp, curved.

Drunken butterfly florescence is from June to September, its stem is long and sturdy, when the flower is in full bloom, the raceme forms a plump flower ball, and the florets are like dancing butterflies, very beautiful.

Growth habit of drunken butterfly flower

Adaptable. Sex likes high temperature, is more resistant to summer heat, and avoids cold. Like plenty of sunshine, semi-shaded land can also grow well. Fertile soil with sufficient water and fertilizer and tall plants; generally medium fertility soil can also grow well; sandy loam or clayey soil or alkaline soil grow poorly. Like moist soil, but also more resistant to drought, avoid stagnant water.

The main role of drunken butterfly

Garden: the petals of drunken butterfly flowers are light and elegant, and when they are in full bloom, they are like butterflies, which are quite interesting. They can be arranged in summer and autumn, and they can also be dwarfed and watched as potted plants. In garden application, it can be grown under the forest or on the shady side of the building according to its ability to withstand the characteristics of semi-shade.

Economy: drunken butterfly flowers bloom in the evening and wither the next day, so they are also called summer night flowers. The short life gives people the feeling of illusion and impermanence. This kind of drunken butterfly flower, which is native to tropical South America, is a very excellent anti-pollution flower, which is very resistant to sulfur dioxide and chlorine, can beautify the environment, is a very good anti-pollution flower, and can grow well in factories and mines with heavy pollution. It is also an excellent nectar plant and can extract high-quality essential oils.