Tree onions (Allium × proliferum) 埃及樹蔥

Tree onions (Allium × proliferum) 埃及樹蔥

Tree onions (Allium × proliferum) tips of the stems are forming new bulbs and plant instead of flowers. 埃及樹蔥頂部是結小球並且長出新植株而非開花.

Tree onions (Allium × proliferum) has stronger onion scent than green onion.埃及樹蔥的蔥味比一般青蔥的蔥味要更濃些.

Tree onions (Allium × proliferum) bulbs. 埃及樹蔥的球根.

Very hardy perennial herb. Easy to grow and propagate. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Tan/cream flower heads blooming from late spring to early fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   Can be used as green onion or scallions in cooking. USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:1.5-2′(H) X 6″-9″(W). Propagate by seeds, bulbs, offsets or division.  Plants self sow easily.

非常強健的多年生香菜類. 容易栽種及繁殖.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  淺黃色花序從春末開到秋初.  花為頗吸引蜂蝶的蜜源.  蔥綠部份能取代青蔥來使用於食物的料理.  其球根的蔥味比青蔥濃厚,用時要酌量減少. 耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高1.5-2呎,寬幅6-9吋.  繁殖可以種子,球根,側芽或分株方式來進行.  植株容易自行落籽繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_onion
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31430/

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)蛇麻or啤酒花

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)蛇麻or啤酒花

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) has flower buds forming. 蛇麻or啤酒花有花苞形成了.

Perennial vine. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Small green flowers in summer. USDA Zones:3-9. Mature size:12′-15′(H) X 4′-6′(W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering. Fast growing, could be invasive. female flowers are used for add fragrance and bitter flavour in beer.  Medicinal.

蛇麻,又稱為啤酒花. 它是多年生草本藤類. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  夏開黃綠色花. 一般是喜冷不喜熱.  成熟植株高12-15呎,寬幅4-6呎.  繁殖可以種子,扦插或壓條方式來進行. 用的是雌花的花序(或雌花序提煉的精油)用於釀造啤酒增加苦味與香氣.  可藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humulus_lupulus
https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%9B%87%E9%BA%BB
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1115/

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria ‘Blue Poppy’) ‘藍罌粟’秋牡丹

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria ‘Blue Poppy’) ‘藍罌粟’秋牡丹

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) 藍色罌粟秋牡丹

 

Blue Poppy Anemone (Anemone coronaria) 藍罌粟秋牡丹

 

Blue Poppy Anemone is bulbous perennial. Very hardy.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Blue poppy like flowers in summer.   USDA Zones:6-8. Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 6″-9″(W). Propagate by dividing rhizomes, tubers and bulbs.  Toxic if ingested.

它是多年生球根花卉.  非常強健. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  夏開藍色類似罌粟花型的花.  耐寒性不錯,耐熱性不是太好.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅6-9吋.  繁殖以分球為主.  植株有毒勿食.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1087/                                 http://www.perennialresource.com/plants/general-perennial/2293_anemone-coronaria-harmony-series-blue.aspx

Annual Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’) 虞美人/觀賞罌粟

Annual Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’) 虞美人/觀賞罌粟

Stiking annual poppy! (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’)美麗的虞美人/觀賞罌粟的花朵!

 

 

Annual Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’)虞美人/觀賞罌粟

Back side of annual poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’) 虞美人/觀賞罌粟花的背面

Annual Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’) seedlings. 虞美人/觀賞罌粟小苗.

Annual Poppy (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’) seeds.虞美人/觀賞罌粟的種子包與種子.

Annual.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Large singe flowers in summer which are very showy with red and white.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Propagate by seeds.   Self seed easily.

一年生草花. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  單瓣紅白兩色的大花很顯眼頗吸引蜂蝶.  以種子來繁殖.  容易自行結籽繁殖.

 

 

 

 

Black Raspberry/white bark raspberry (Rubus leucodermis)黑覆盆莓/白皮覆盆莓

Black Raspberry/white bark raspberry (Rubus leucodermis)黑覆盆莓/白皮覆盆莓

Black Raspberry/White bark Raspberry (Rubus leucodermis)黑色覆盆子/白皮覆盆子

Black Raspberry/white bark raspberry (Rubus leucodermis) seeds. 黑覆盆莓/白皮覆盆莓的種子.

Very cold hardy native perennial/shrub with edible berries. Easy to grow.  It is native in North America.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. But tolerant thick shade.  Small white flowers in late spring and edible fruit from red turn very dark.  Plant canes are full with pricks. Handle with care. From far, the ripe berries making the plant looks like blackberry.  USDA Zones:6-10.  Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 3′-4′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings, layering or division.

非常耐寒強健的原生多年生/灌木結可食性莓果.  容易栽種.  北美原生.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  但也耐蔭.  春末開白色小花結的可食性莓果會有紅轉為暗黑色.  植株的莖條多刺.  要特別小心處理.  遠看有熟果的植株會讓人有植株像是黑莓的錯覺.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高/寬幅3-4呎.  繁殖方式以種子,扦插,壓條或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubus_leucodermis
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/65343/                            http://www.blackraspberrybuzz.com/the-difference-between-black-raspberries-and-blackberries

 

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis)油點百合

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis)油點百合

Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis) foliage pattern. 油點百合的油點葉色.

Small bulbous perennial. Native in South Africa. Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Green foliage with spots markings.  Small flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6″(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by seeds, offsets, bulbs or division.  Toxic if ingested.  Suitable for containers.

小型球根的多年生草花.  原生於南非. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  綠色的葉片有著油點的斑紋.  夏抽出長長花莖上著生小小的花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋,寬幅3-6吋.  繁殖方式以種子,側芽/球,球根或分株來進行.  有毒勿食. 適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ledebouria_socialis
http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/slinwang/post/1325272204
http://blog.sina.com.tw/yu_yu/article.php?entryid=598095

Tuberous Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’) 塊根糙蘇

Tuberous Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’) 塊根糙蘇

Tuberous Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’) 塊根糙蘇

Tuberous Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’)塊根糙蘇結子中.

 

Tuberous Jerusalem Sage (Phlomis tuberosa ‘Amazone’) 塊根糙蘇

Very hardy perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in dry soil.  Mauve/lilac flowers in late spring/early summer.  Flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.  Good for cut flower.    Drought tolerant.  Suitable for containers. USDA Zones:4-10. Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W). Propagate by seeds, tubers or division.

極其強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處偏乾燥的土壤中. 春末夏初開淡紫色花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶與蜂鳥.  適合切花.  也適合盆植.   耐寒耐熱也耐旱. 成熟株高3-4呎,寬幅1.5-2呎. 繁殖以種子塊根或分株方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/phlomis-tuberosa-amazone.html                https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E5%9D%97%E6%A0%B9%E7%B3%99%E8%8B%8F   http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1138/

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) 菊薯

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) 菊薯

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is very easy to grow, even in containers. 菊薯容易栽種,盆植亦可.

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) flower buds are forming. 菊薯的花苞形成中.

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) flower! 菊薯開花了!

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a perennial crop, root vegetable, the root is juicy, sweet and crunchy can be eaten as fruit.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  I have tried the partial shade but not growing as well as in full sun.   USDA Zones:7-11. Mature size:4′-6′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by offset, tubers or division.  Suitable for large containers.

它是一種多年生草本的根莖類蔬菜,根部甜脆多汁可做為水果來吃. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處. 我試種於半日照處但長的遠不如全日照的長的好.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高4-6呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以側芽,地下根莖或分株方式來繁殖.  適合大盆栽種.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yac%C3%B3n                    http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/yacon-root-zmaz06jjzraw.aspx   http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%8F%8A%E8%96%AF         http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53721/

Sandpaper Vine(Petrea volubilis)錫葉藤

Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis)錫葉藤

Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis) seedling is very healthy! 錫葉藤的實生苗長得很健康!

Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis) seed germination. 錫葉藤種子孵出.

Sandpaper Vine (Petrea volubilis)錫葉藤seeds種子.

Tropical flowering vine.  Easy to grow.  Small flowers in purple or white bloom repeatedly from late spring to late fall/early winter.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Both sides of foliage with rough sandpaper like texture hence the name.   USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:30′-40′(L) X 4′-6′(W). Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

又名砂紙藤.  熱帶多年生開花藤.  容易栽種.  花期很長會一直開花不斷的小花以量取勝,或紫花或白花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  葉的兩面觸感粗如砂紙,故有此名. 喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高30-40呎,寬幅僅4-6呎.  繁殖方式以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://plant.9s2u.com/product_info.php?products_id=12616                         http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/54548/                                       http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a539

 

 

Jostaberry (Ribes x culverwellii) 混種醋栗

Jostaberry (Ribes x culverwellii) 混種醋栗

 

Jostaberry (Ribes X culverwellii) berries are turning red. 混種醋栗的果實轉紅.

Jostaberry (Ribes x culverwellii) berries are turning red. Nice flavor of the berries! 混種醋栗的果實轉紅,味道不錯!

Jostaberry (Ribes x culverwellii) berries have fine hair on the surface of the berry. 混種醋栗的果實表面被有細毛.

According to Wikipedia: “The jostaberry is a complex-cross fruit bush in the Ribes genus, involving three original species, the black currant R. nigrum, the North American coastal black gooseberry R. divaricatum, and the European gooseberry R. uva-crispa." USDA Zones:3-8.  Mature size:2.5′-5′(H) X 1′-4′(W).    Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

黑醋栗,北美海岸黑鵝莓與歐洲鵝莓3種雜交出來的強健易栽種的混種醋栗. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  橘紅與米黃的小花於春末盛開.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  果實比黑醋栗或鵝莓稍大些. 成熟會由綠轉紅後轉紫黑色.  耐寒不耐熱. 成熟株高2.5-5呎,寬幅 1-4呎.  非常容易繁殖,可以用種子或扦插來繁殖.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jostaberry                                           http://www.growyourown.info/page76.html                           http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/137696/