Albuca Frizzle Sizzle(Albuca ‘Frizzle Sizzle’) 彈簧草

Albuca Frizzle Sizzle (Albuca ‘Frizzle Sizzle’) 彈簧草

Albuca Frizzle Sizzle (Albuca ‘Frizzle Sizzle’) 彈簧草

 

Albuca Frizzle Sizzle (Albuca ‘Frizzle Sizzle’) flowers. 彈簧草的花.

 

Tropical bulbous perennial with very cute coil like foliage! Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Yellow flowers in spring.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 1′(W).  Propagate by seeds, bulbs, offsets or division.  Suitable for containers.

熱帶多年生球根型草花有著可愛捲捲的葉片!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  春開黃色花, 花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅約1呎.  繁殖以種子,球根,側芽或分株的方式來進行.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://plantlust.com/plants/albuca-namaquensis/
http://baike.baidu.com/view/1283502.htm
http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/index.php/Albuca
http://www.exotic-plants.de/seeds/succulents/Albuca-spiralis.php          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/209267/

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus ‘Aphrodite’) 佛羅里達夏蠟梅

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus ‘Aphrodite’) 佛羅里達夏蠟梅

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus ‘Aphrodite’) flowers in late spring to early summer. 佛羅里達夏蠟梅於春末夏初開花.

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus ‘Aphrodite’) flowers in late spring to early summer. 佛羅里達夏蠟梅於春末夏初開花.

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus ‘Aphrodite’) flowers in late spring to early summer. 佛羅里達夏蠟梅於春末夏初開花.

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) seeds. 佛羅里達夏蠟梅的種子.

Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) seed germination in about 2.5 months. 佛羅里達夏蠟梅種子約2.5個月發芽.

Cold hardy flowering shrub.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade location.  Fragrant red-maroon flowers in late spring to early summer.  USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:4′-8′(H) X 8′-10′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.

耐寒強健的開花灌木.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照處.  春末夏初開紅色到暗紅色的香花.  耐寒尚且耐熱.  成熟株高4-8呎,寬幅8-10呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/550/                            http://www.monrovia.com/plant-catalog/plants/4727/aphrodite-sweetshrub/   http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b820

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Mushroom Plant or Rungia (Rungia klossii) 菇蕈味明萼草

Tropical perennial/leafy vegetable.  Leaves are edible raw or cooked.  Native in Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in rich, well drained moist soil.   Small blue flowers in summer.  USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:2′(H) X 3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.   Suitable for growing in container indoors.

明萼草屬的多年生草花/葉菜.  它是具有菇蕈類美味的葉菜.  葉片可以直接生食或煮食.  原生於紐澳及新幾內亞.   容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照,排水良好的肥沃濕潤的土壤.  夏天開藍色小花.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高2呎寬幅3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合室內盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://www.richters.com/Web_store/web_store.cgi?searchterm=Rungia+klossii&search_catalogue_button=Go                   http://www.hishtil.com/our-products/herbs/vegetative-herbs/rungia-klossii/   http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Rungia+klossii          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/199358/#b    https://florafaunaweb.nparks.gov.sg/Special-Pages/plant-detail.aspx?id=8069

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) 台灣梭羅木

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) 台灣梭羅木

Taiwan Reevesia (Reevesia formosana) seeds. 台灣梭羅木的種子.

Tropical deciduous tree.  Native only in mid to south of Taiwan.  Red new foliage color is very attractive!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Fragrant creamy white flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:8-10.   Mature size:40′-45′(H/W).   Propagate by seeds or cuttings.

梭羅木屬的熱帶落葉中型喬木,原生於台灣中南部.  屬於台灣特有種.  紅色的新芽葉很具特色!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  芳香的米白色花於春末夏初時盛開.   花頗吸引蜂蝶.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高/寬幅40-45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://bruce0342.blogspot.ca/2015/04/blog-post_17.html                                          http://kplant.biodiv.tw/台灣梭羅木/台灣梭羅木.htm                                              http://blog.xuite.net/wen529595/twblog/123616938-2009台灣梭羅木Reevesia+formosana+種子盆栽

Elephant Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) 象頭花

Elephant Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) 象頭花

Elephant Head (Pedicularis groenlandica) seeds. 象頭花的種子.

Cold hardy native perennial.  This shade loving wetland perennial is easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to full shade location in moist soil.  Pink/violet flowers in mid summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Flowers shape like elephant head, hence the name. USDA Zones:4-6.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H/W).  Propagate by seeds or division.

象頭花是馬先蒿屬的耐寒多年生草花. 此花喜蔭喜濕容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到全蔭處濕潤的土壤.  粉紅色的花於仲夏間盛開.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  花形如象頭故有此名.  耐寒不耐熱.  成熟株高/寬幅為1-1.5呎.  繁殖以種子或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedicularis_groenlandica                                           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/57667/                                                https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=pegr2                      http://psychoactiveherbs.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=125

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia/Meconopsis baileyi) 喜馬拉雅藍罌粟

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia/Meconopsis baileyi) 喜馬拉雅藍罌粟

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia/Meconopsis baileyi) flower is just open up. 喜馬拉雅藍罌粟花才剛開.

Himalayan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis betonicifolia/Meconopsis baileyi) the flower bud is showing the blue flower color! 喜馬拉雅藍罌粟花苞顯現出了藍色的花色!

Cold hardy perennial for moist shade!  When the environment is right it can be easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location in moist soil.  This is a hairy perennial similar like ornamental poppy.  Late spring to early summer with large blue singled flowers several flowers in the end of the flower stem.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  I have tried the online seed seller and purchased seeds from reliable sources but it seems this item is rare, many fake seeds and the worse in all is that seeds do not stay viable too long.   Anyways, if you are into this rare beauty, do your home work first and buy the fresh seeds or even better to find mature plants!  USDA Zones:3-8.  Mature size:2′-3′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W).  Propagate by seeds or division.

耐寒強健喜蔭喜濕的多年生草花!  環境適合的話就容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處的濕潤土壤.  全株跟大花罌粟一樣被有細毛.  春末夏初頂生花序數朵開的是少見的藍色花. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 試過幾次網購種子可是賣家賣的是假的種子或者根本孵不出來,孵不出不知道是否種子活性短的緣故.  總之,想要種植這種罕見的美花可要先做好功課！  植株耐寒不耐熱.  成熟株高2-3呎,寬幅1.5-2呎.  繁殖以種子或分株的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.meconopsis.org/species/baileyi/baileyi.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meconopsis                   http://www.meconopsis.org/species/baileyi/baileyi.html http://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E7%BB%BF%E7%BB%92%E7%AF%99%E5%B1%9E                        https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1952/#b

English Daisy (Bellis perennis ‘Tasso Strawberries and Cream’) 英國雛菊

English Daisy (Bellis perennis ‘Tasso Strawberries and Cream’) 英國雛菊

English Daisy (Bellis perennis ‘Tasso Strawberries and Cream’) 英國雛菊

English Daisy (Bellis perennis ‘Tasso Strawberries and Cream’) is a nice ground cover to go with spring bulbs! 英國雛菊當地被跟春天的球根花卉很搭!

Cold hardy short lived perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Pink/pale pink to white daisy like flowers in late spring to mid summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Flowers are good for cut flower.  USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size: under 6″(H) X 3″-6″(W).  Propagate by seeds or division.  Suitable for containers.   Excellent for alpine or rock garden.

耐寒強健但生命週期不算長的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處.  粉紅色/淡粉紅色到全白色的雛菊樣的花於春末到仲夏間開放.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  適合切花.  耐寒但耐熱性只能算尚可.  成熟株高6吋以下,寬幅3-6吋.  繁殖以主種子或分株的方式來進行.  適合盆植.  很適合高山型及岩砌花園種植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/bellis-perennis-tasso-strawberries-cream.html   https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/156366/

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’) 高山紫菀

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’)  高山紫菀

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’) 高山紫菀

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’) flower buds are forming! 高山紫菀的花苞形成了!

Alpine Aster (Aster alpinus ‘Dark Beauty’) 高山紫菀

Native cold hardy perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Mid summer to late fall with dark blue/violet flowers.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   USDA Zones:3-9.  Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 9″-1′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.  Suitable for containers.  Excellent for alpine and rock garden.  Low maintenance.

北美原生耐寒強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種ˋ.  最好栽種在全日照處.  仲夏到秋末間開深藍紫色小菊花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也耐熱.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅9吋到1呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行.  適合盆植.  很適合高山型或岩砌花園種植.  低維護.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aster_alpinus                                                                                https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/高山紫菀                                                          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/104518/#b

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) 鮭莓

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) 鮭莓

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis) in spring. 春天甦醒的鮭莓

One of the native, cold hardy berries!  Easy to grow.  Best growing in partial shade to light shade location.  Prickly.  Pink flowers in late spring to early summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Berries ripe in late summer from green turn orange then mature to pale red.  Edible ripe berries attract birds and wild life.  Berries can be eaten straight or making jam.  USDA Zones:3-9. Mature size:4′-8′(H) X 3′-4′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division.

耐寒強健的一種原生莓果類!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在半日照到散光處.  植株有刺.  春末夏初時開粉紅色花.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  所結莓果於夏末時節由綠轉橙色後成熟轉為淡紅色.  可食的熟果吸引鳥類等小動物覓食.  果實可以直接食用或製成果醬.  耐寒也還算耐熱.   成熟株高4-8呎,寬幅3-4呎.  繁殖以種子,扦插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_spectabilis                                       https://tieba.baidu.com/p/4098593228?pn=11                               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/56820/

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ‘Lilliput’) 小哈密瓜

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ‘Lilliput’) 小哈密瓜

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ‘Lilliput’) seeds. 小哈密瓜的種子.

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ‘Lilliput’) seedlings are growing true leaves. 小哈密瓜小苗們長出本葉了.

Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo ‘Lilliput’) is fruiting. 小哈密瓜結果了.

Annual.  80-95 Days.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location in rich soil.  Mature size:6″-1′(H) X 3′-6′(W).  The fruit is smaller than regular type.   Propagate by seeds.

一年生.  80-95天成熟.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處的肥沃土壤.  成熟株高6吋到1呎,寬幅3-6呎.  結比一般略小型的哈密瓜.  繁殖以種子的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/204442/                               https://parkseed.com/lilliput-hybrid-cantaloupe-seeds/p/52556-PK-P1/           https://www.superseeds.com/products/lilliput-melon-f1-hybrid-80-days