What does Sophora japonica look like?

Pagoda flowers are 25 ~ 60 cm high, and the stems are clustered and erect.

Sophora japonica is a perennial herb, the whole plant is covered with soft hair, and the crushed stems and leaves have mint fragrance. The leaves are opposite, oval to oblong, with serrated teeth on the edge and slightly wrinkled surface. Cymes are born in the axils of leaves on branches; The florets are dense, and each floret is 5-lobed, among which the L lobe is slightly larger; Lavender to white, fragrant; The flowering period is July-August.

Pagoda peanuts are planted on roadsides, ditches, open grasslands, forest edges and bushes. Location: Longan, Napo, Longlin, Du 'an, Lingui, Jinxiu and other counties and cities in Guangxi. It is distributed in various provinces south of the Yangtze River in China. Sunlight-loving, semi-shade-tolerant, cold-resistant, and adaptable, it grows particularly well in well-drained soil. Most areas in Jiangsu and Zhejiang are cultivated annually, and North China can overwinter in the open air. Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia and India are also distributed.

Planting method of Sophora japonica

It is suggested to plant Sophora japonica in spring and autumn every year. At this time, the climate is most suitable for plant growth, more conducive to seed germination and higher survival rate. Observe the weather in advance when planting, and don't plant in rainy days.

When planting Sophora japonica, it is necessary to ensure that the soil is suitable and choose loose, breathable and well-drained soil for maintenance. It is suggested to use mixed humus soil, river sandy soil and pastoral soil, and add appropriate amount of organic fertilizer when mixing soil to ensure soil fertility.

Next, plant Sophora japonica seeds in the soil, then cover it with a thin layer of soil and water it properly to keep the soil slightly moist. Finally, control the light and humidity in the environment and wait patiently for the seeds to germinate.