Plant Encyclopedia

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Adlumia fungosa with delicate pink flowersPapaveraceae

Adlumia fungosa: complete guide

Adlumia fungosa

Allegheny vine is a delicate, romantic annual climbing plant. Learn everything about cultivation, sowing and perfect summer growth for this North American beauty.

12 min
Annual agoseris with yellow flower headsAsteraceae

Annual agoseris: complete guide

Agoseris heterophylla

Annual agoseris is a charming wildflower from western North America with yellow flowers. This compact plant grows 20-40 centimeters and loves sunny, dry locations. Perfect for native gardens.

12 min
Cabomba caroliniana Carolina water-shield fine feathery leaves underwaterCabombaceae

Carolina water-shield: complete guide

Cabomba caroliniana

Discover the Carolina water-shield (Cabomba caroliniana), an elegant aquatic plant from North America with fine, feathery leaves.

12 min
Erect dayflower with cobalt-blue delicate petalsCommelinaceae

Erect dayflower: complete guide

Commelina erecta

Discover Commelina erecta, a unique plant from the Americas with cobalt-blue flowers that open for just one day. Growing guide, care tips, and combinations.

12 min
Cyclospermum leptophyllum with fine foliageApiaceae

Cyclospermum leptophyllum: complete guide

Cyclospermum leptophyllum

An herbaceous plant from America with fine, aromatic foliage. Ideal for herb gardens and container growing.

12 min
Euphorbia lasiocarpa (roadside sandmat) with characteristic flower arrangementEuphorbiaceae

Euphorbia lasiocarpa: complete guide

Euphorbia lasiocarpa

Euphorbia lasiocarpa, also called roadside sandmat, is a tropical succulent from Central and South America. Discover everything about cultivation, watering and how to maintain this remarkable plant properly in mixed gardens.

12 min
Heuchera maxima with characteristic large leaves and pink flowersSaxifragaceae

Heuchera maxima: complete guide

Heuchera maxima

Master Island Alumroot: American evergreen perennial with gorgeous foliage, robust growth, and perfect partner plant for garden designs.

12 min
Slender blue iris flowers with delicate lavender-blue petalsIridaceae

Iris prismatica: complete guide

Iris prismatica

Slender blue iris thrives in wetlands throughout Eastern USA. Master cultivation of this elegant native iris with optimal moisture.

12 min
Mexican muhly grass in full bloom with delicate flowering plumesPoaceae

Mexican muhly: complete guide

Muhlenbergia mexicana

Discover Mexican muhly (Muhlenbergia mexicana), an elegant ornamental grass from North America featuring fine, wirestem foliage and delicate pink-purple flower plumes perfect for drought-tolerant perennial gardens.

12 min
Table Mountain pine with distinctive sharp conesPinaceae

Table Mountain Pine: Complete Guide

Pinus pungens

Discover the Table Mountain Pine (Pinus pungens), a robust American conifer with short needles and distinctive sharp cones. Ideal for coastal-hardy and frost-resistant landscapes.

12 min
Seaside Knotweed (Polygonum glaucum) dense growth in coastal salt spray environmentPolygonaceae

Seaside Knotweed: complete guide

Polygonum glaucum

Master Seaside Knotweed (Polygonum glaucum) cultivation: salt tolerance, minimal maintenance, coastal site selection, and year-round care for this hardy American beach plant.

12 min
Bristly blackberry with white-pink flowersRosaceae

Bristly Blackberry: complete guide

Rubus setosus

Discover the bristly blackberry from North America. Care tips, ideal location and winter hardiness for your yard.

12 min
Melon-leaf nightshade flower and leafSolanaceae

Solanum citrullifolium: complete guide

Solanum citrullifolium

Melon-leaf nightshade from Mexico - a fascinating American plant indeed. Tips for mild climates, careful handling of toxic parts and botanical value. Perfect.

12 min
Sterculia apetala Panama tree flowerMalvaceae

Panama Tree: complete guide

Sterculia apetala

Discover the Panama tree, a magnificent tropical tree from Central and South America. Growth, care, flowers and fruits explained.

12 min
Waltheria indica displaying characteristic small yellow flowers and textured foliageMalvaceae

Waltheria indica: complete guide to this tropical flowering shrub

Waltheria indica

Discover Waltheria indica, Leather-coat: a tropical shrub with golden flowers from tropical Americas. Perfect for warm gardens and container cultivation.

12 min
Wisteria frutescens plant met paarse bloemenFabaceae

Wisteria frutescens: complete gids

Wisteria frutescens (L.) Poir.

Ontdek de Amerikaanse blauwe regen, een schitterende klimplant uit Noord-Amerika. Lees alles over teelt, bloei en onderhoud.

12 min