Hophornbeam or American Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) 北美鐵木

Hophornbeam or American Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) 北美鐵木

Hophornbeam or American Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) hop like seedheads in fall. 北美鐵木秋天成熟的種莢長得很像是啤酒花.

Hophornbeam or American Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) tree trunk. 北美鐵木的樹幹.

Hophornbeam or American Ironwood(Ostrya virginiana) one flaky piece contain only one seed. 北美鐵木啤酒花樣的種莢每片打開內僅有一枚種子.

Native deciduous tree.  Its timber is very dense!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade location.   USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:20′-40′(H/W).  Fall foliage from green to yellow/orange. Propagate by seeds.  Slow growth.     Plant may cause skin irritation/allergic reaction, wear gloves!

耐蔭落葉樹有著高密度木材,長速慢. 秋天葉色為明亮的橘黃色.

Reference links:                                                                                                                                         https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrya_virginiana                       http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56489/                                                       http://www.wood-database.com/hophornbeam/                       https://www.ontario.ca/page/ironwood

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) 碗花草

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) 碗花草

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) 碗花草

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) flower side view. 碗花草開花照側面.

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) seeds. 碗花草的種子.

White Lady or Sweet Clock-Vine (Thunbergia fragrans) seed germination in about 3 months. 碗花草的種子約3個月發芽.

Tropical flowering vine.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Fragrant white flowers in mid summer to early fall. USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:6′-8′(H/L) X1.5′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or layering.

牽牛屬的熱帶開花爬藤. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  仲夏到初秋開芳香白色花朵.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6-8呎,寬幅1.5-3呎.  繁殖方式以種子,扦插或壓條的方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thunbergia_fragrans                             https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E7%A2%97%E8%8A%B1%E8%8D%89              https://wildlifeofhawaii.com/flowers/1020/thunbergia-fragrans-white-lady/ http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/2756/#b

Annatto (Bixa orellana) 胭脂樹

Annatto (Bixa orellana) 胭脂樹

Annatto (Bixa orellana) seeds. 胭脂樹的種子.

Annatto (Bixa orellana) seed germination in about 2 months. 胭脂樹的種子約2個月發芽.

Tropical tree.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Pink flowers in late summer to early winter.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Long blooming time.  Seed pods from red to reddish brown, beautiful winter attraction in warm climate.  Seeds are ingredient for red food color.  USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6′-15′(H) X 10′-20′(W).  Propagate by seeds.  Suitable for containers indoors.  Medicinal.

熱帶樹種.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 夏末到冬初開粉紅色花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶.  花期頗長. 種莢於溫暖地區的冬天會由紅轉為紅褐色,頗具觀賞價值.  種子為紅色染料的主要原料.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6-15呎,寬幅10-20呎.  繁殖以種子為主.  適合室內盆植.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annatto                                               https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%83%AD%E8%84%82%E6%A8%B9%E7%B4%85   http://blog.xuite.net/e2202778/boaboa/66083110-%E8%83%AD%E8%84%82%E6%A8%B9       http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/55258/#b

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) 斑葉絲蘭

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) 斑葉絲蘭

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) 斑葉絲蘭

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) seed pods are forming in late summer. 斑葉絲蘭的種莢於夏末形成.

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) seeds. 斑葉絲蘭的種子.

Yucca ‘Garland Gold’ (Yucca flaccida ‘Garland Gold’) seeds germination in about 1 month. 斑葉絲蘭的種子約1個月發芽.

Cold hardy perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Creamy white flowers in summer with light fragrance.  Flowers are showy.  USDA Zones:5-9.  Mature size:2.5′-4′(H) X 3′(W).  Propagate by seeds, offsets or division.   Low to no maintenance evergreen!  Drought tolerant once is established.  Slow growth.

耐寒強健的多年生草本.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  米白色的花於夏天盛開,花有微香.  花頗顯眼.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高2.5-4呎,寬幅3呎左右.  繁殖以種子,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  低維護或不需維護的常綠植物!  植株生長適應後頗為耐旱.  生長緩慢.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/yucca-garlands-gold.html                  http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58531/#b

 

Yellow Wax Bells (Kirengeshoma palmate) 黃山梅

Yellow Wax Bells (Kirengeshoma palmate) 黃山梅

Yellow Wax Bells (Kirengeshoma palmate) has showy yellow flowers. 黃山梅的花也頗引人注意.

Cold hardy perennial. Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to full shade location.  Waxy nodding yellow flowers in late spring to early summer.  Showy yellow flowers attract bees and butterflies.    USDA Zones:4-8.  Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 2′-3′(W).   Propagate by seeds, bulbs, offsets or division.  Medicinal.  Excellent in woodland garden.

耐寒強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到全蔭處.  春末夏初開黃色蠟質向下開的花朵.  顯眼的花朵頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒不甚耐熱.  成熟株高3-4呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子,球根,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  藥用.  很適合林地型有蔭的花園.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirengeshoma_palmata                       https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%BB%84%E5%B1%B1%E6%A2%85            http://wimastergardener.org/article/yellow-wax-bells-kirengeshoma-palmata/

Long-stamen Chive (Allium macrostemon) 薤白

Long-stamen Chive (Allium macrostemon) 薤白

Long-stamen Chive (Allium macrostemon) bulbs. 薤白的球根.

Long-stamen Chive (Allium macrostemon) 薤白

Cold hardy bulbous perennial/vegetable/herb.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Long leaves are hollow.  Whole plant with garlic/chives odor, spicy.  Pale red/purple flowers in summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.    USDA Zones:5-10. Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 6″-9″(W).  Propagate by seeds, bulbs, offsets or division.  Medicinal.

耐寒多年生草本球根植物/蔬菜/料理香草.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  有著中空的狹長葉片.  全草有蒜韭味道,辛辣. 淡淡的紅色/紫色花於夏天盛開.  花頗吸引蜂蝶. 耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅6吋到9吋呎.  繁殖以種子,球根,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allium_macrostemon                                 https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E8%96%A4%E7%99%BD                 http://cht.a-hospital.com/w/%E8%96%A4%E7%99%BD

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) 黨蔘

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) 黨蔘

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) flower.黨蔘的花.

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) flower.黨蔘的花.

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) ripe dry seed pod. 黨蔘的成熟乾燥種莢.

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) viable seeds from a seed pod. 黨蔘種莢內取出的種子.

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) seeds germinate in 2 weeks. 黨蔘的種子約2週發芽.

Dang Shen or Poor Man’s Ginseng(Codonopsis pilosula) seedlings.黨蔘的種苗.

Cold hardy perennial flowering vine/medicinal herb.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Late summer to fall with pale green/pale maroon bell shaped flowers.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:6′-8′(H/L) X 6″-9″(W).  Propagate by seeds.  Medicinal.

耐寒強健的多年生草本開花藤/中藥.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照的地方.  夏末到秋天開淡綠色帶淡暗紅色的鐘形花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高/藤長6-8呎,寬幅6-9吋.  繁殖以種子的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codonopsis_pilosula                         https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E9%BB%A8%E5%8F%83                             http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/62659/                                     http://yibian.hopto.org/yao/?yno=195

Lance Asiabell (Codonopsis lanceolata) 羊乳

Lance Asiabell (Codonopsis lanceolata) 羊乳

Lance Asiabell (Codonopsis lanceolata) seeds. 羊乳的種籽.

Lance Asiabell (Codonopsis lanceolata) seeds start to germinate in a week. 羊乳的種子約1週開始發芽.

Cold hardy perennial climing vine.  Also is know as ‘Bonnet Bellflower’ and deodeok.  Native in East of Asia.  Usually are grown as root vegetable.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in well drained soil.  Maroon and green bell shaped flowers facing downwards in summer to early fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:6-8.  Mature size:4′-10′(H/L) X 1.5′-2′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.  Medicinal.

羊乳又名土黨蔘,為桔梗科黨參屬.  耐寒強健的多年生草本爬藤.  原生於東亞. 通常是種植來做為根莖類蔬菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的排水佳土壤.  夏季到秋季開暗紅色與綠色的向下開的鈴狀花. 花徑約3公分.   花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒不太耐熱.  成熟株高/藤長4-10呎,寬幅1.5-2呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.  藥用.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codonopsis_lanceolata                              https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%e7%be%8a%e4%b9%b3_(%e6%a4%8d%e7%89%a9)          http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/97933/

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) 河岸葡萄

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) 河岸葡萄

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) fruit from green ripe to dark in fall. 河岸葡萄的果實由綠於秋天時成熟後轉黑.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) small edible fruit ripe to dark color, acidic. 河岸葡萄的小小可食葡萄,由綠成熟轉紫黑色,味酸.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) each fruit contains 1-3 seeds. 河岸葡萄一小果裡面種子有1-3顆.

River Bank Grape or Frost Grape (Vitis riparia) viable seeds. 河岸葡萄的有效種子.

Cold hardy native fruit vine.  Long life span.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fussy yellow flowers in late spring, follow by edible fruit in fall.  Fruit are edible for human and wild life.  Fruit from green mature to dark.  Fruit is small, taste not bad but on acidic side. USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:40′-60′(H/L) X 6′-8′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or buddings.  Excellent for grafting used root stock.  No particular pest or disease, suitable for naturalizing.

北美原生耐寒的可食性果實木本藤.  很長壽的植物.   容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末開小小黃色穗狀花,秋天時可食性果實成熟.  果實人與野生動物皆可食用.  果實成熟會由綠轉黑.  果實小,味道還不錯但是偏酸.   耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高/藤長:40-60呎,寬幅6-8呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插,分芽的方式來進行.  很適合用於嫁接用的砧木.   無特別病蟲害,適合無維護的自然放任的花園種植.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitis_riparia                                                     http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58372/#b                                         http://www.pfaf.org/USER/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Vitis+riparia           https://www.worldseedsupply.com/product/vitis-riparia-river-bank-grape-frost-grape-seeds/

American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) 北美楤木

American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) 北美楤木

American Spikenard (Aralia racemosa) in September with ripe inedible berries. 九月時的北美楤木不可食用的成熟小果實結果纍纍.

Native perennial with small berries.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Small green flowers in late spring to summer, followed by inedible small maroon berries in summer.  Berries attract birds to feed on.  USDA Zones:3-8.  Mature size:3′-4′(H) X 2′-3′(W).   Propagate by seeds.  Medicinal herb.   Excellent for naturalizing.

楤木屬的北美原生多年生草本,能結鳥類可食但是人類不可食用的小果實.  容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春末到夏天開綠色的小花,花後結小果實由綠轉暗紅,雖然人類不能食用其果實但鳥類很愛吃.  耐寒不耐熱.  成熟株高3-4呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子的方式來進行.  藥用.  適合自然野放生長.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aralia_racemosa                                 http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1522/#b                      http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=v270