What are some common herbal plants
Today, I will introduce some common herbal plants and topics related to the cultivation of flowers from five common herbal plants. It's some great knowledge worth collecting!
Hosta: Cold-resistant, can survive the winter in most areas, and can sprout new buds the following year after the above-ground parts wither.
Peony: A perennial herbaceous plant, blooming from May to June, enjoys sunlight and can withstand cold temperatures.
Hemerocallis: Native to China, can be grown as an ornamental flower and can survive the winter in the North China region.
Althaea: Large flowers with rich colors, can safely survive the winter in most areas.
Other flowers: Kniphofia, Platycodon, Canna, etc.
I. Hosta
Hosta is a shade-loving plant that prefers to grow in moist, shady environments. It is cold-resistant and can survive the winter in most parts of China. When the temperature drops, the above-ground parts will wither, but new buds will sprout the following year.
II. Peony
Peony is a perennial herbaceous plant with high ornamental value and strong roots. The branches are dark brown, and the blooming period is from May to June. The flowers are usually in clusters at the top of the stem and in the axils of leaves. The flowers have rich colors. Peony enjoys sunlight and is cold-resistant, and can easily survive the winter in the northern regions of China.
III. Iris
Iris is also known as Blue Butterfly, Purple Butterfly, or Flat Bamboo Flower. The blooming period is from April to May, after which the flowers can be admired. The flowers are elegant and fragrant, with a diameter of about 10cm and short flower stalks. The flower tube is slender and expands into a trumpet shape at the top. It is cold-resistant, enjoys sunlight, and is highly adaptable.
IV. Hemerocallis
Hemerocallis is native to China, with many varieties and is an important ornamental flower, also suitable for cut flower cultivation. Hemerocallis does not have high soil requirements during growth, but it performs best in well-drained, humus-rich soil. It has a strong growth habit, is cold-resistant, and adaptable, and can survive the winter in the open in the North China region.
V. Althaea
Althaea is also known as Red Ten Feet, Great Althaea, or戎葵. It is widely distributed in China, with a blooming period from February to August. The flowers are large, with diameters ranging from 6 to 10cm, and come in pink, yellow, red, and purple. It enjoys a sunny environment, can tolerate semi-shade, and has good cold resistance, surviving the winter safely in the North China region.
VI. Other Flowers
There are many cold-resistant perennial herbaceous plants, including Kniphofia, Viola, Sedi, Black-eyed Susan, Chinese Lantern, Salvia, Sunflower, Coreopsis, Echinacea, Platycodon, Canna, Iris, and more.
The sharing of common herbal plants and detailed introductions to five common herbal plants mentioned above is hoped to bring some floral knowledge to green plant enthusiasts.