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/

Blue sweet calabash or woodland passionflower(Passiflora morifolia)林地西番蓮

Blue sweet calabash or woodland passionflower (Passiflora morifolia) 林地西番蓮

Blue sweet calabash or woodland passionflower (Passiflora morifolia) seeds. 林地西番蓮的種子.

Blue sweet calabash or woodland passionflower (Passiflora morifolia)seed germination. 林地西番蓮的種子孵出.

Tropical tender perennial/climber.  This flowering vine with edible fruit.  Easy to grow.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location in moist soil. Small white flowers with purple/pink in late spring to late fall, flowers not big and showy as other passion flowers but they are fragrant.  Very long blooming time! Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Edible fruit ripe from green to either deep blue or deep purple.  Flowers attract birds and other wild animals. USDA Zones:9-11.  Mature size:40′(H/L) X 1.5′-2′(W).   Propagate by seeds, cuttings, layering or division.  Fast growing.  Suitable in containers.

熱帶多年生爬藤. 這種開花爬藤的果實可以食用. 容易栽種.  最好栽種在全日照到半日照處的濕潤土壤中. 春末到秋末開白色帶紫/粉紅色的小花,雖然花沒有同屬的一些大花的那麼起眼但是它的小花是有香味的.  花期很長! 花是吸引蜂蝶的蜜源.  果實由綠轉為深藍或深紫色便是成熟可以食用了.  喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高40呎高/長,寬幅1.5-2呎. 盆植的成熟植株要小的很多.  繁殖方式可以種子,枝條扦插,壓條或分株的方式來進行. 生長快速.  適合盆植.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passiflora_morifolia
http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/38333/

 

 

Running Pop (Passiflora foetida) 毛西番蓮

Running Pop (Passiflora foetida) 毛西番蓮

Running Pop (Passiflora foetida) seeds. 毛西番蓮的種子.

Running Pop (Passiflora foetida) seed germination. 毛西番蓮種子孵出.

Biennial wildflower with edible fruit.  This fast growing climber is very hardy.  Easy to grow and propagate.  Best growing in full sun to partial shade location.  Pink/purplish flowers repeatedly from late spring to late fall.  Flowers attract bees and butterflies.  Fruit attract birds and animals.  USDA Zones:8-10. Mature size:12′-15′(H/L) X 4′-6′(W).  Propagate by seeds, cuttings, layering/runners and division.

熱帶二年生野花,結可食的果實. 它是生長快速的強健爬藤.  容易栽種與繁殖. 最好栽種在全日照到半日照處. 粉紅/粉紫色花不斷地從春末開到秋末. 花頗吸引蜂蝶,果實吸引鳥類與野生動物前來覓食. 喜熱不耐寒. 成熟株高:12-15呎高/長,寬幅4-6呎.  繁殖以種子,枝條扦插,壓條或分株方式來進行.

Reference links: 參考網站資料連結:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passiflora_foetida                      https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%AF%9B%E8%A5%BF%E7%95%AA%E8%93%AE    http://www.wikiwand.com/zh-mo/%E6%AF%9B%E8%A5%BF%E7%95%AA%E8%93%AE