Clematis montana ‘Wilsonii’ (this variety with small white fragrant flowers) seeds germination in about 3 weeks. 蒙大拿鐵線蓮’Wilsonii’這品是白色小朵單瓣的香花,種子約3週就開始孵出來.
Cold hardy perennial climber. Very fragrant small white flowers in summer! Flowers attract bees and butterflies. This plant is easy to grow. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. USDA Zones:5-8. Mature size:12′-15′(H). Propagate by seeds.
Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis)油點百合
Leopard Lily (Ledebouria socialis or Scilla socialis) foliage pattern. 油點百合的油點葉色.
Small bulbous perennial. Native in South Africa. Easy to grow. Best growing in full sun to partial shade location. Green foliage with spots markings. Small flowers in summer. USDA Zones:9-11. Mature size:6″(H) X 3″-6″(W). Propagate by seeds, offsets, bulbs or division. Toxic if ingested. Suitable for containers.
Gas Plant before flower stems appear.(Dictamnus) 白鮮植株未抽出花梗前.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus) growing seed pods after hand pollination. 白鮮人工授粉後開始結種莢.
Gas Plant Seed Pod.(Dictamnus)白鮮的種莢.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus) the seed pods can be bagged to capture the mature seeds. 白鮮的種夾可以用網袋套住紮好以免種子成熟後亂噴不見.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus) seed pods and seeds. 白鮮的種夾與種子.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus) seeds germination in about 4-5 months. 白鮮的種子約孵4-5個月的時間.
Why gas plant got the name? 中文若直接意譯為:瓦斯花,名字怎麼來的?
Dictamnus plants produce essential oil and essential oil volatile isoprene. Isoprene is produced by many plants.
白鮮植物產生精油,精油揮發出來產生的易燃氣體異戊二烯. 許多植物都能產生這種氣體.
See below interesting links for short youtube videos: 看youtube影片連結:
Mooseksenpalavapensas, Gas Plant or Burning Bush, Dictamnus albus
Gas Plant: The Plant You Can Light On Fire!
This slow growing cool perennial has leathery thick foliage.
This slow growing unique perennial is pretty with lemony aroma. Pink or white fragrant flowers on stems appear in early summer to mid summer. Flowers attract butterflies. Mature size:2′-3′(H) X 1.5′-2′(W). USDA Zones:2-9. Skin irritant with sunlight. Very hardy and long lived plant! Easy to grow in full sun location. Propagate by seeds or cuttings.
Fresh seeds can be stored in freezer. 新鮮的種子可以冷凍冰存.
The best time to germinate seeds is in early to mid winter indoors. 最好孵這種籽的時間為初冬到嚴冬期.
1. Clear plastic shoe box container (with clear lid) or something similar. Inside the container use seed tray fill with potting mix. Moist the potting mix (no standing water), place seeds uncovered then cover with the lid to keep moist. Place the container in partial shade to light shade location.
2.Check the progress and open once for fresh air once a week.
每周檢查並開蓋流通空氣一次.
3.Germination start in 4-5 months depends on the temperature.
依室溫而定, 約4-5個月發芽.
4.When seedlings grow until 4-6 leaves size, transplant to individual slightly bigger pot, one plant in one pot. Sam location. Use clear plastic bag for the transplanted pot, slightly close the opening but not seal the opening.
5.Plant the strong seedlings into the ground (or large pot if planting in the ground is not the option) when the plants are strong enough and start to branch. 當小苗夠強壯並開始有分枝時可以地植(無法地植時可以用大盆盆植).
Variegated Yucca before flowering (Yucca) 絲蘭屬– 斑葉品種,未開花前的樣子
Yucca filamentosa seeds絲蘭的種子
No maintenance require! Very hardy, drought tolerant and whole year is evergreen. They flower in summer with tall flower stems with many off white flowers. Some varieties have light scented flowers. Good for cut flower. Good for rock garden and low or no maintenance garden. USDA Zones:5-9. Mature size is: 40-90cm (H)–without or with flower stem in summer x 40-60cm (W). Slow growth.
•Native to Tibet and China. White, trumpet shaped flowers.
•Hardy in zones 5-9
•Blooms in July and August
•Height: 13 inches
•Best glow in full sun location
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