Tufted Horned Rampion (Physoplexis comosa) 冠角風鈴草

Tufted Horned Rampion (Physoplexis comosa) 冠角風鈴草

Flowers see:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physoplexis#/media/File:Physoplexis_comosa_Orchi_04.jpg

Tufted Horned Rampion seeds. (Physoplexis comosa) 冠角風鈴草的種子.

A plant of Campanulaceae family.  Native in Europe Alpine region.  Low mound perennial as ground cover in rockery mountains.  Best to grow it in full sun location in well drained soil/medium.   Mature size:5-10cm(H) X 8-10cm(W). USDA Zones:6-10.  Tufted horned light mauve flowers in summer.  Propagate by seeds.  Excellent for rock garden!   This type of plant should beware of snails and slugs damage.

桔梗科植物.  原生於歐洲阿爾卑斯山上的低矮地被,多年生草本花卉,需栽種於有全日照到半日照處且排水良好的土壤. 植株低矮成熟高度為5-10公分,寬幅8-10公分寬.  以種子繁殖.  耐熱性不錯比耐寒性好.  夏天開淡紫色花朵,頂生,花形如角.  適合岩砌花園或陽光強靠窗的室內用小盆栽植. 此類植物容易為蝸牛及蛞蝓所啃食為害.

Hybrid Aster (Aster) 紫菀

Hybrid Aster (Aster) 紫菀

Hybrid Aster (Aster) 紫菀

Hybrid Aster (Aster) 紫菀

 

Hybrid Aster (Aster) 紫菀

Very hardy perennial.  Easy to grow in any full sun location in well drained soil.  Large amount of small purple flowers in late summer to frost.   Flowers attract bees and butterflies.   Flowers are excellent for cut flower.   Easy to propagate by dividing plants in early spring or from seeds.  USDA Zones: 4-9.  The wild variety is usually taller.  The cultivars are shorter.   Fast growing, do not tolerant foot traffic.

紫菀（Aster trinervius）菊科紫菀屬的植物, 非常強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種在任何全日照排水良好處.  夏末到霜降開大量小菊形紫花,花期很長,很適合切花,花頗吸引蜂蝶.  容易於春天時以分株或種子來繁殖.  耐寒也耐熱.  野生的株高較高,園藝種的較矮有矮性品種.  生長快速,不耐踩.

Milkweed or Butterflyweed (Asclepias) 柳葉馬利筋

Milkweed or Butterflyweed (Asclepias) 柳葉馬利筋

Milkweed or Butterflyweed (Asclepias incarnata ‘Ice Ballet’)white flowers 柳葉馬利筋–白花

Milkweed or Butterflyweed (Asclepias incarnata ‘Soulmate’) deep pink flowers柳葉馬利筋(深粉紅色)

Milkweed or Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) orange and red flowers柳葉馬利筋(橘色和紅色花)

Very hardy wildflowers. These are butterflies favorite perennials! Flowering in summer with white, deep pink or orange with red flowers. Flowers are fragrant and good for cut flower. They are wildflowers in any full sun location. Toxic though. USDA Zones:4-9. Mature sizes are vary according to the species. Average around 1.5′-2′(H) and (W).

它們是非常強健的野花. 這些可是蝴蝶最喜愛的多年生蜜源植物! 夏季開白色,深粉紅色或橘與紅色的花. 花適合切花,有香味. 它們是適合於任何全日照環境栽種的野花. 有毒勿食. 很耐寒. 依種類和品種不同高與寬幅有所不同. 平均為1.5-2呎左右.

Black Eye Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’)黑眼金光菊

Black Eye Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’)黑眼金光菊

Black Eye Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’)黑眼金光菊

Black Eye Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida ‘Goldsturm’)黑眼金光菊

Very hardy, easy to grow perennial. Prefers full sun to partial shade location. In some regions, it is wild flower. It flowers in summer to fall with bright yellow flower and dark center. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Excellent for cut flower. Easy to propagate by seeds or dividing plant in spring. USDA Zones: 3-9. Mature size: 2′(H) x 2′(W).

非常強健,容易栽種的多年生草花. 全日照到半日照. 在北美有些地區它是屬於野花. 花期很長從夏季開到秋季,頗吸引蜂蝶,花很適合做切花. 容易以種子或春天分株來繁殖. 非常耐寒. 成熟株高及寬幅為2呎.

Betony ( Stachys) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Betony ( Stachys) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Big Betony ( Stachys macrantha) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Betony ( Stachys) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Betony ( Stachys) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Betony ( Stachys) 田野水蘇 ( 毛萼刺草 )

Very hardy evergreen perennial. Very easy to grow in full sun to partial shade location. Drought tolerant. Excellent in rock garden.

In summer, purple or pink flowers on flower spikes in summer which attract bees and butterflies. Good for cut flower. Easy to propagate from dividing the clump in early spring or seeds. Very cold hardy. USDA Zones:2-9. Mature size:1′-2′(H) and (W).

非常強健,常綠的多年生草花. 非常容易栽種在全日照到半日照的環境. 耐旱. 很適合岩砌花園.

夏天開有紫色小花的花莖上,花很吸引蜂蝶. 可做切花花材. 容易於初春分株或種子繁殖. 很耐寒. 成熟株高及寬幅為1-2呎.

Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) 紫澤蘭

Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) 紫澤蘭

Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) 紫澤蘭

Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) 紫澤蘭

Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium) 紫澤蘭

Very hardy perennial. Easy to grow in full sun to partial shade location. Prefer moist soil but able to tolerant drought. Pink or purple flowers in summer to fall which attract bees and butterflies. Great for cut flower use. USDA Zones:5-9. Mature size: 3′(H) x 2′(W). Some species grow to 5′-6′(H). Easy to grow. Propagation usually from dividing plant in early spring. Plant has medicinal uses.

它是非常強健的多年生草花. 夏秋開粉紅色或紫色花,頗吸引蜂蝶. 花是很好的切花花材. 容易栽種在全日照或半日照處. 喜濕潤的土壤但也能耐旱. 成熟株高3呎,寬2呎但也有的種類是較高的有5-6呎高. 它也是藥用植物. 繁殖多以初春分株為主.

White Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)滿天星

White Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)滿天星

White Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)滿天星

White Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)滿天星

White Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata)滿天星

Very hardy perennial which is drought tolerant. Very easy to grow. Low maintenance. Large amount of double white flower in summer. Prefers full sun location. Flowers are excellent for cut flowers. USDA Zone: 4-9. Mature size is 3′(H) X 3′(W). Propagate by seeds or dividing clump in early spring.

非常強健的宿根型多年生草花. 耐寒,耐熱也耐旱. 低維護的常用花材用植物. 非常容易栽種,喜全日照. 夏天開大量的白色小花. 成熟植株高及寬約3呎. 以種子或分株繁殖.

Torchlily (Kniphofia uvaria)火炬百合

Torchlily (Kniphofia uvaria)火炬百合

Torchlily (Kniphofia uvaria)火炬百合

Torchlily (Kniphofia uvaria)火炬百合

This hardy perennial likes full sun, well drained soil. In summer time its tube like bright flowers really attract hummingbirds. Also good for cut flower. Easy to grow. Once plant established it can be drought tolerant. USDA Zones:5-9. Mature size: 1′-2.5′(H) x 1′-1.5′ (W). Propagation by dividing the clump in early spring or seeds.

強健耐旱的多年生草花. 夏天開鮮艷的管狀花,頗吸引蜂鳥. 可切花. 容易栽種在全日照處,排水佳的土壤. 成熟株高1-2.5呎,寬幅1-1.5呎. 繁殖方式可初春分株或以種子進行.

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) 麒麟菊

Such a hardy plant! This summer flowering plant is one of native prairie wildflowers. Very drought tolerant. So easy to grow and propagate from seeds or dividing plant clump in early spring. Flowers also used as commercial cut flower which also attract bees and butterflies. Cold tolerant. USDA Zones:2-9. Mature size is 1.5′-2′ (H) x 1′-1.5′ (W). Best grow in full sun location.

非常強健易栽種的多年生草花. 全日照. 耐寒耐旱也耐熱. 原為草原上的野花,現在因為適合做為商業插花用的切花花材而大量被栽培. 花色有粉紅色,紫色和白色. 繁殖方式為種子和初春分株. 夏天開花,花吸引蜂蝶,很適合大型花園內大量栽植.

Dwarf Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata ‘Acaulis’)北疆風鈴草

Dwarf Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata ‘Acaulis’)北疆風鈴草

Dwarf Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata ‘Acaulis’)北疆風鈴草

Dwarf Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata ‘Acaulis’)北疆風鈴草

Very hardy perennial. Easy to grow and propagate. Best grow in full sun to partial shade location. Deep blue/purple flowers in early to mid summer. Mature height is 30cm x width 30-60cm. Cold tolerant. USDA Zones:2-9.

桔梗科風鈴草屬多年生草花. 深藍紫色的花簇生在頂端,和黃色花的植物很搭配. 最好是種在全日照到半日照處. 於初夏到仲夏期間開花,很耐寒. 容易栽種. 多以種子或分株方式來繁殖. 可做切花.