Old-fashioned weigela

This plant is native to Southeast Asia. Its original home is Japan, China, and Korea, but due to its extraordinary beauty, it has been happily adopted worldwide.

This plant has various names, but one of them (Weigela florida) comes from the name of the famous and respected German botanist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel and is a tribute to him and his achievements in science.

The plant has many color varieties. And not only do the flowers vary in color, but the leaves do as well. The variety in the photo has intense red flowers and is called "Red Prince."

Although its flowering period is May and June, I took the photo at the beginning of September, and the plant still looks impressive and wonderful.

Oregon grape

At first glance, the plant looks like a slightly wilted, dried-out grapevine. Nothing could be further from the truth: this plant is a Oregon grape. Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to see its beautiful yellow flowers, which appear in early spring, but at least I know what its fruit looks like.

The plant is undoubtedly very attractive, distinctive, and likely a beautiful addition to gardens. But beyond its aesthetic qualities, the plant also has other benefits: its fruit is edible.

Although the fruit of the Mahonia arguta has a sour and tart taste, it can be successfully used to make liqueurs, juices, and jams. The plant is a rich source of health-promoting vitamins and trace elements, which will certainly be useful during the fall and winter.

Yews

And finally, a plant whose beautiful red fruits are also edible, sweet and tasty, but eating the seeds of this fruit can lead to poisoning and, in extreme cases, even death.