Physalis alkekengi - Chinese Lantern Plant, Strawberry Ground Cherry Plants / Perennials Chinese Lantern (Physalis alkekengi) Chinese lantern, Physalis alkekengi, grows to two feet tall and bears small, white flowers followed by large, balloon-like husks. Inside each 2-inch long husk is a small edible scarlet fruit. The Chinese lantern plant is valued for its inflated orange-red seed coverings … Contributed by amazon 18.06. 2007 11:14:48 (56197 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Lycium chinense - Chinese Matrimony Plants / Deciduous Shrubs Also known as: Gow kee, Go qi zi, Chinese Wolfberry, Duke of Argyll s Tea Tree. Small 3-foot shrub with edible red berries. Fruits are consumed fresh or dried like raisins. They are also used as an ophthalmic herbal medicine in China and were included more recently in some dietary supplements. The dried … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:42:33 (16230 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Wisteria sinensis - Chinese Wisteria Plants / Climber Plants The Chinese wisteria is a shade-tolerant vine, but it blooms best when grown in the sun. It prefers a deep, rich loam, has a moderate growth rate and is very easy to grow. The vine is easily pruned to keep it contained. The violet blue flowers, borne in drooping 8-12 racemes, are produced in late spring … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:19:54 (43114 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Rehmannia elata - Chinese Foxglove Plants / Perennials Common Name: Chinese or Beverly Hills Foxglove (The Foxglove growing on Steriods). Rehmannia is named after Joseph Rehmann (1799-1831) a physician in Petrograd, Russia. The flowers of this plant look like a foxglove on steroids. The Chinese Foxglove blooms longer than common Foxglove and it has a showier … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:35:29 (25161 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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The Garden Plants of China Other / Books Gardens have long been an integral part of Chinese culture, written about by scholars and prized by emperors and priests; think of Chinese scrolls traced with plum blossoms and wood-block prints etched with pine branches or bamboo. The West has not only received a great number of fine plants from China, … Contributed by amazon 08.04. 2007 09:57:00 (21165 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Allium tuberosum - Garlic Chives Plants / Perennials Popular in 16th century European gardens for flavoring soups and salads, both the leaves and the 1.5 white flowers add spicy flavor to cooking and they have been known to be used in Chinese medicine for kidneys, lower back and knees. Direct seed in cool soil during early spring in permanent location … Contributed by amazon 02.08. 2007 09:25:15 (16893 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Panax ginseng - Asian ginseng Plants / Other Korean Ginseng is part of the Araliaceae family and is also known as Panax, Asian, or Chinese ginseng. It is the original ginseng, and is the one revered most by the Chinese. It is very rare in the wild, and most sold today is cultivated commercially. Peeled roots are steamed before drying, and produce … Contributed by amazon 15.10. 2007 20:49:16 (23115 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Ilex cornuta - chinese holly Plants / Evergreen Shrubs Leaves of this chinese holly with their 3 lobes look like sugar coated, they are very glossy. The flowers will produce a load of bright red berries which will bring the ideal Christmas feeling in the winter. … Contributed by havlis 28.08. 2012 12:37:17 (30601 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
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Campsis grandiflora - Chinese trumpet creeper Plants / Climber Plants Probably the most eye-catching version of trumpet creepers is this Chinese one. As a fast growing vine it can soon cover walls, gazebos or fences. The flowers are large: 7-9 cm wide, salmon pink with a clear yellow throat. The buds form a raceme that blooms from July till frosts. … Contributed by havlis 07.06. 2008 06:51:25 (61631 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Liquidambar acalycina 'Burgundy Flush' - Chinese sweetgum Plants / Deciduous Trees Sweetgums are very popular trees, some come from the USA, others from Asia. Thanks to the leaf shape they are often mistaken for maples. However, sweetgum leaves are more star-shaped and usually smaller. They fall down late, usually in early winter and the tree is decorated with fruits, which are small, … Contributed by havlis 24.10. 2017 12:30:53 (32184 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Rhodochiton atrosanguineum - Chinese Purple Bell Plants / Climber Plants Extremely beautiful rapid growing climber that starts flowering in June and continues until the frosts in the fall. Delightful parasol-shaped fuchsia pink calyx with black/purple to crimson 3 flowers within. Can be used in sunny pergolas, porches, trellises, hanging baskets, even walls. … Contributed by amazon 08.07. 2007 09:49:51 (25648 readers) Match on Title | |
Solanum mammosum - Nipplefruit Plants / Portable Plants Solanum mammosum is commonly known as nipplefruit, titty fruit, cow s udder, or, ambiguously, Apple of Sodom. It is an annual or tender perennial plant in the Solanaceae family, part of the Solanum or nightshade genus, and a relative of the tomato and potato. This poisonous fruit is native to South America, … Contributed by garden-en 17.09. 2016 18:18:04 (30827 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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Wisteria sinensis 'Alba' - Chinese wisteria Plants / Climber Plants Chinese wisteria is no doubt the queen of flowering climbers. Alba variety bears clusters of very fragrant, pure white flowers that are 25-35 cm long and appear on bare wood earlier than on other wisterias, usually in April. Rather exotic looking pinnate leaves are mid green and densely cover the plant … Contributed by havlis 12.06. 2016 10:31:21 (16208 readers) Match on Title and Article's text | |
Astragalus membranacous - Huang qi , yellow leader Plants / Perennials Classed as one of the superior tonic roots in traditional Chinese medicine and known as Huang Qi, it is used for poor appetite, fatigue and cold. This sprawling plant blooms with light yellow flowers similar to a pea. Likes deep, sandy, well-drained soil. … Contributed by amazon 18.09. 2007 11:25:21 (15643 readers) Match on Article's text | |
The Gardener's Peony Other / Books Peonies are virtually unrivalled in a their ability to bring impact and drama to a garden. Once established they flourish for decades, bringing large quantities of flamboyant blooms in a magical range of hues and outstanding, often finely cut foliage. This informative guide highlights the best peonies … Contributed by amazon 07.04. 2007 11:43:59 (14113 readers) Match on Article's text | |
Akebia quinata - Chocolate Vine Plants / Climber Plants Known as Mu-Tong in Chinese medicine, it has been used for laryngitis and dry coughs, urinary stones, and bladder problems. A decoction is made from the dried stem of the vine. The plant is a shrubby vine that is cold hardy to 18 degrees. Can be raised as an evergreen vine in warmer climates. Has very … Contributed by amazon 31.05. 2007 10:36:50 (18237 readers) Match on Article's text | |
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