{"id":558,"date":"2021-02-08T12:41:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T11:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wildgardenschool.eu\/?p=558"},"modified":"2021-04-06T09:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T07:43:54","slug":"il-giardino-delle-piante-aromatiche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wildgardenschool.eu\/en\/the-garden-of-aromatic-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"The garden of aromatic plants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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binomial nomenclature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Lavandula<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General characteristics<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The genus Lavandula<\/em> includes about 30 species originating in Mediterranean countries.\nIt\u2019s a perennial shrub, evergreen, that fits well to different types of soil. Produces spike-shaped inflorescences, each of which contains a variable number of lilac-blue flowers with an intense scent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It is a rustic plant, does not need any special care, loves the sun, so it must be planted in a sunny corner of the garden and in a well-drained soil. It does not fear the summer heat, bears also severe and extended frosts, rarely gets watered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s trimmed at the end of summer to remove dry stems and in March-April to encourage new buds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connection with the fauna<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Lavender attracts pollinating insects such as bees, bumblebees and butterflies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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binomial nomenclature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Mentha<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mint is one of the most cultivated aromatic plants of the world. It\u2019s a perennial herbaceous plant, whose leaves have glands that produce essential oils that give it the characteristic aroma. The flowers, white or pink-violet, are held by inflorescences. The flowering takes place from spring to summer, but can last until autumn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s a plant that can grow both in full sun and in shaded areas, but the brightest places allow it to produce more essential oils. Requires regular and generous watering during the summer. Most species do not love stagnant water, so the soil must be porous. Also is very important that the soil is fertile, that\u2019s why it\u2019s good to renew it every 2-3 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trimming<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It does not require to be trimmed regularly, only dry or damaged parts must be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connection with the fauna<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Mint attracts pollinating insects, especially belonging to the Orders of the Diptera and the Hymenoptera.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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binomial nomenclature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Thymus<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thymus<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General characteristics<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Thymus is a plant found throughout Europe, Anatolia, Mediterranean Asia and North Africa. It can be herbaceous or perennial shrub, up to 40-50 cm tall. The leaves are small in almost all species, lengthened and covered with a thick fluff. The white-pink flowers are held by spike inflorescences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It must be planted in sunny places, stands drought but does not bear stagnant water, especially in winter. Thymus adapts well to any type of soil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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It does not require to be trimmed regularly, only dry or damaged parts must be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connection with the fauna<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It does not need any particular trimming, only dry parts must be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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binomial nomenclature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Rosmarinus officinalis<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosemary<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General characteristics<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s a bushy perennial shrub that can reach up to 2 meters. Rosemary has deep roots strongly anchored to the soil and woody stem. The leathery leaves are rich in glands that secrete the oils responsible for the aroma of the plant. The blue-violet flowers are clustered and are present most of the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It loves sunny and warm areas, can suffer very low temperatures. Rosemary prefers dry soils, must be watered little, but needs more water when is young.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trimming<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It does not need any particular trimming, only dry parts must be removed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connection with the fauna<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The nectar of its flowers attracts pollinating insects, while its fruits are particularly appreciated by birds such as the blackbird. The thorns on the branches make it a tangled shrub, so that can provide protection for host animals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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binomial nomenclature<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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Salvia<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salvia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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General characteristics<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Genus Salvia includes more than 700 species of plants distributed throughout the world. It\u2019s a bushy perennial shrub, from 30 to 150 cm tall, with branched and woody stems at the base, green-greysh leaves, thick and wrinkled. The flowers, held by inflorescences, are blue-violet and appear on the peak of the stem in spring-summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cultivation<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Its optimal exposure is in full sun, does not need to be watered much. Stagnant water should be avoided, as they represent the main cause of death for the plant.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Trimming<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Towards the end of the summer, after the flowering, it would be advisable a trimming in order to support the development of new vegetation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Connection with the fauna<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Its flowers are particularly appreciated by bees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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