Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’) 鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’ in hanging basket.

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’)鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’

Parrot’s Beak or Lotus Vine (Lotus ‘Amazon Sunset’) 鸚鵡嘴’亞馬遜日落’ is developing seedpod.

Tropical perennial with trailing habit. Excellent for planters or hanging basket. Long trailing branches can reach to 2′-3′ with silvery green foliage. Very showy. Best in full sun to partial shade warm location. USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6″-8″(H)X10″-1′-3′(W). Propagate by seeds, cuttings or division. In cold zones, often are used as annual.

百脈根屬（學名：Lotus）多年生草本,貼地蔓生的生長. 很適合種在花盆或吊盆. 貼地蔓生的枝條可達2-3呎長,枝葉呈現. 銀灰綠色. 花色為鮮紅與橙色. 以生長在全日照到半日照的溫暖環境最佳. 喜熱不耐冷. 成熟株高6-8吋,寬幅1-3呎. 繁殖以種子,扦插或分株的方式來進行. 寒冷區域多作為一年生的草花.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus_(genus)https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/百脉根属https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/lotus/amazon-sunset-parrots-beak-lotus-hybridhttps://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/58243/https://home.howstuffworks.com/lotus-vine-parrots-beak.htm

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’粉紅色重瓣大波斯菊

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’粉紅色重瓣大波斯菊

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’粉紅色重瓣大波斯菊

Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Double Click Rose Bonbon’粉紅色重瓣大波斯菊

Annual. Easy to grow. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. This variety is double flowered, flower color are mixed, either white, pink, pale pink or maroon. Flowers attract bees and butterflies. Seeds attract gold finches to feed on in fall when seed heads are mature. Flowers are excellent for cut flower. Mature size:2.5′(H) X 9″-1′(W). Propagate by seeds. Plant is toxic if ingested.

一年生草花. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照處. 這一品種是重瓣花,花色為粉紅色. 花頗吸引蜂蝶. 種子於秋熟時節吸引北美金翅雀前來覓食. 花很適合切花. 成熟株高2.5呎,寬幅9吋到1呎. 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/180584/
https://www.thompson-morgan.com/p/cosmos-bipinnatus-double-click-rose-bonbon/4665TM
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/cosmos-bipinnatus-double-Click-Rose-Bonbon

Cantaloupe ‘Minnesota Midget'(Cucumis melo ‘Minnesota Midget’)小果品種的洋香瓜

Cantaloupe ‘Minnesota Midget'(Cucumis melo ‘Minnesota Midget’)小果品種的洋香瓜

Cantaloupe ‘Minnesota Midget'(Cucumis melo ‘Minnesota Midget’) seed packet and seeds.小果品種的洋香瓜種子包與種子.

Cantaloupe ‘Minnesota Midget'(Cucumis melo ‘Minnesota Midget’) fruit is getting mature. 小果品種的洋香瓜快成熟的瓜.

Cantaloupe ‘Minnesota Midget'(Cucumis melo ‘Minnesota Midget’)小果品種的洋香瓜–Plant is very prolific, this plant has 7 large fruit and many small ones so far. 這品種生很多,光這株有7個較大的果,還有許多小的.

–Plant is very prolific, this plant has 7 large fruit and many small ones so far. 這品種生很多,光這株有7個較大的果,還有許多小的.

Annual fruit. Easy to grow. Best in full sun location. Small yellow flowers blooming in summer to fall. Prolific. Small fuzzy green fruit mature to yellow hand sized melon with rough webbing pattern, inner orange flesh is sweet and juicy. Mature days 60-100days. I like this variety is small enough and faster to mature due to the wild animals disturbance.

Mature size:1.5′-2′(H)X 4′-6′(W). Open pollinated. Propagate by seeds.

一年生的水果. 容易栽種. 最好栽種在全日照處. 夏到秋黃色小花開不停. 多花多果. 從剛開始授粉成功結的綠色毛茸茸的小小瓜到成熟時的黃色網紋瓜,香甜的瓜肉為橘色. 種子種到結瓜為2-3個多月. 我喜歡這個品種是因為成熟期短,瓜夠小,否則野生動物的破壞搗亂會沒有成果可以吃.

成熟株高1.5-2呎,寬幅/藤長4-6呎. 可以自株受粉結果. 繁殖以種子的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網路資料連結:

Cantaloupe Minnesota Midget
https://www.rareseeds.com/minnesota-midget-melon/reviews/
https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Minnesota-Midget-Muskmelon-Cantaloupe-Melon-Seeds
https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/75245/#b

Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Christmas Lima’) 花紋皇帝豆

Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Christmas Lima’) 花紋皇帝豆

Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Christmas Lima’) seeds. 花紋皇帝豆的種子.

Pole Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Christmas Lima’) seeds germination in short time. 花紋皇帝豆種子很快就發芽.

Annual vegetable.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Near white flowers in summer to fall.  Mature size:8′-10′(H/L) X 9″-1′(W).    Seeds to harvest about 61-80 days.  Propagate by seeds.

一年生蔬菜.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  夏秋開幾乎白色的花.  成熟株高/藤長8-10呎,寬幅9吋到1呎.  種子到採收61-80天. 繁殖以種子的方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://www.rareseeds.com/christmas-pole-/                            https://www.ranchogordo.com/products/christmas-lima-beans                          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/40283/#b

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

White English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Ellagance Snow’) 白花英國薰衣草

Cold hardy evergreen perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   White flowers in late spring to fall.  Whole plant is very fragrant.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Good for cut flower, culinary use or for perfume.  USDA Zones:5-9.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 10″-1.5′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for containers. Drought tolerant once established.

耐寒強健常綠的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到秋天開白色的花,全株非常芳香好聞.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  適合切花,料理用或用於香水製造.  耐寒也算耐熱.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅10吋到1.5呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.

Reference links:  參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/lavandula-angustifolia-ellagance-snow.html               https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/224813/#b

 

African Daisy (Osteospermum ‘Spider Purple’) 藍眼菊

African Daisy (Osteospermum ‘Spider Purple’) 藍眼菊

Tropical tender perennial but often treated as an annual.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.   Purple flowers in late spring to mid summer.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Keep deadheading will continue to promote more flowers to come.  USDA Zones:10-11.  Mature size:1′-1.5′(H) X 2′-3′(W).  Propagate by seeds or cuttings.  Suitable for growing in container.

熱帶多年生草花但多作為一年生草花使用.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  春末到仲夏間開紫色捲瓣花朵,花形狀似蜘蛛.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  花謝後即摘除能使花期延長續開.  喜熱不耐寒.  成熟株高1-1.5呎,寬幅2-3呎.  繁殖以種子或扦插的方式來進行.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteospermum                                           https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/藍眼菊                                                           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/164870/#b

Hybrid double coneflower (Echinacea ‘Marmalade’) 橘色重瓣紫錐花

Hybrid double coneflower (Echinacea ‘Marmalade’) 橘色重瓣紫錐花

Hybrid double coneflower (Echinacea ‘Marmalade’) 橘色重瓣紫錐花

Cold hardy perennial.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Orange double flowers in late spring early summer to fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  USDA Zones:4-9.  Mature size:2′-3′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W).  Propagate by division.

耐寒強健的多年生草花.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  重瓣橘色花從春末夏初開到秋季.  花頗吸引蜂蝶.  耐寒也還算耐熱.  成熟株高2-3呎,寬幅1.5-2呎.  繁殖以分株的方式來進行.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

http://www.perennials.com/plants/echinacea-marmalade.html    http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=273870&isprofile=0&                                                          https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/192377/#b

 

Tigernut Sedge or Chufa Sedge (Cyperus esculentus) 油莎草

Tigernut Sedge or Chufa Sedge (Cyperus esculentus) 油莎草

Tigernut Sedge or Chufa Sedge (Cyperus esculentus) 油莎草

One of the common weeds!  Cold hardy perennial weedy grass.  Very useful!!   Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  USDA Zones:4-9.  The nut like tubers are edible (eating raw or cooked, also are excellent for oil press), the above ground part are good for animal feed.  The nut like tubers taste fragrant and slightly sweet.  Propagate by seeds, bulbs or division.  Fast growing.

它是北美一種原生常見的雜草!  耐寒強健的多年生草.  非常有用!  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處. 耐寒也還算耐熱.  可以食用的地下塊莖(可ˋ以直接食用或煮食,更能榨出清香的食用油), 植物的地上部分可供作動物食用的草料.  像是堅果般的地下塊莖又稱為"油莎豆"(英文稱為Tigernut),它的營養價值可是非常高,嚐起來的口味微微甜.  據說其脂肪含量與橄欖相似,富含礦物質特別是磷和鉀且油莎草塊莖不含膽固醇,含鈉量相當低.   繁殖方式以種子,塊莖或分株的方法來進行.  生長快速.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyperus_esculentus                                          https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/油莎草                           https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31765/                         http://news.ltn.com.tw/news/local/paper/361688                        https://baike.baidu.com/item/油莎草                             http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/ontweeds/yellow_nutsedge.htm

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

Black Lima Beans or Butter Beans (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Guatemalan Black’)黑色皇帝豆

Black Lima Beans or Butter Beans (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Guatemalan Black’)黑色皇帝豆

Black Lima Beans or Butter Beans (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Guatemalan Black’) harvest time! 黑色皇帝豆收成了!

Black Lima Beans or Butter Beans (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Guatemalan Black’) harvest time! 黑色皇帝豆收成了!

Black Lima Beans or Butter Beans (Phaseolus lunatus ‘Guatemalan Black’) seed germination. 黑色皇帝豆種子發芽.

Annual, bush type bean.  This unique native variety has black seed “skin" .  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun location.  Propagate by seeds.  Seeds are edible after cooked otherwise is toxic.

一年生,叢生非爬藤類.  這品種是原生於瓜地馬拉山區的,種皮黑色.  容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照處.  繁殖以種子的方式來進行.  種子煮後可食,生食有毒.

Reference links:參考網站資料連結:

https://www.rareseeds.com/guatemalan-black-lima-bean/               https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lima_bean                                                                                       https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A3%89%E8%B1%86                       http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=59