Orychophragmus violaceus is an annual or biennial herb of Cruciferae, with a height of 50 cm and no hair. The stem is erect, the basal leaves and the lower cauline leaves are pinnately divided, the top lobe is nearly round or short oval, the side lobes are oval or triangular oval, and the petiole is sparsely puberulent; The flowers are purple, light red or faded to white, the calyx is tubular and purple, the petals are broadly obovate, the veins are dense, and the seeds are oval to oblong and dark brown.
Growth characteristics of Orychophragmus violaceus;
1, strong cold resistance, shade tolerance, as a ground cover plant, good covering effect, green leaves, a piece of green, people can't put it down.
2. It has strong adaptability and can grow from northeast and north China to east and central China. In winter, some leaves will be damaged by severe frost and heavy snow, but in early spring, new leaves can still grow, blossom and bear fruit. The requirements for soil are not strict.
3. Purple flowers bloom from bottom to top, and they bloom endlessly from February to May and June, especially when they are planted in groups, just like a blue-purple ocean. If planted by rivers and seawalls, green leaves-flowers-sea water-blue sky are intertwined, which is very spectacular.