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NyctaginaceaeAbronia angustifolia: complete guide
Abronia angustifolia
Complete guide to Abronia angustifolia (purple sand verbena): planting, care, propagation and hardiness. Practical tips for gardeners around the world.
Abronia bigelovii: the extremely rare Galisteo sand verbena
Abronia bigelovii
Discover Abronia bigelovii, the critically rare Galisteo sand verbena endemic to New Mexico. Detailed habitat info, growing tips and conservation status.
NyctaginaceaeAbronia gracilis: complete guide
Abronia gracilis
A complete guide to growing Slender Sand Verbena (Abronia gracilis): ideal location, sandy soil needs, watering schedule, pruning and winter protection.
NyctaginaceaeAbronia latifolia: complete guide
Abronia latifolia
A complete guide to growing Yellow Sand-Verbena (Abronia latifolia): coastal planting, salt tolerance, sandy soil, watering and winter protection tips.
Achillea chrysocoma: complete guide
Achillea chrysocoma
Discover the golden yarrow in our comprehensive guide. Growing tips, maintenance schedules and perfect for dry, sunny spots. Ideal for borders.
Ashweed: complete guide
Aegopodium podagraria
Aegopodium podagraria, commonly known as ashweed, is a fast-spreading ground cover. Learn how to manage it and where it performs best in your garden.
Scented agrimony: complete guide
Agrimonia procera
Scented agrimony (Agrimonia procera) grows to 1m with yellow flower spikes and fragrant foliage. Excellent for borders and wild gardens. Easy care in full sun.
New zealand bent grass: complete guide
Agrostis capillaris
Agrostis capillaris, or New Zealand bent grass, is a fine-textured ornamental grass ideal for dry, sunny borders and low-maintenance gardens across temperate zones.
PoaceaeSpreading bent: complete guide
Agrostis stolonifera
Spreading bent (Agrostis stolonifera) is a fine-textured grass ideal for sun to partial shade. Learn about care, soil, and planting in this detailed guide.
Blue bugle: complete guide
Ajuga genevensis
Blue bugle (Ajuga genevensis) is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover ideal for part shade. Hardy and easy to grow in USDA zones 5-8.
Pyramid bugle: complete guide
Ajuga pyramidalis
How to grow Ajuga pyramidalis in your garden: ideal conditions, care, and companion plants. Perfect for shady spots and low-maintenance borders.
Ajuga: complete guide
Ajuga reptans
A comprehensive guide to Ajuga reptans: growing conditions, care tips, soil needs, and ideal planting locations for this hardy ground cover.
Alpine lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla alpina
Alpine lady's-mantle (Alchemilla alpina) is a low-growing, creeping perennial perfect for rock gardens, dry stone walls, and naturalistic planting schemes. Learn how to grow it.
Hairy lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla filicaulis
Grow Alchemilla filicaulis successfully in your garden. Learn about light, soil, watering, and companion plants for this elegant herb.
Silky lady's mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla glaucescens
Alchemilla glaucescens is a graceful, clump-forming perennial with silvery-blue foliage and soft yellow flowers. Thrives in partial shade and acidic, moist soil. Perfect for naturalistic gardens and borders.
Garden lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla mollis
Alchemilla mollis, or garden lady's-mantle, is a graceful perennial perfect for borders, shade gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes. Grows 15–30 cm tall, blooms June–August.
Broadtooth lady's mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla subcrenata
Broadtooth lady's mantle (Alchemilla subcrenata) is a compact ground cover (25–35 cm) with chartreuse flowers. Ideal for borders and shade. Moisture-loving, easy care.
Intermediate lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Intermediate lady's-mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora) grows to 45 cm with yellow-green flowers. Easy moisture-loving ground cover. Ideal for borders, shade, and wet meadows.
Pygmyflower rockjasmine: complete guide
Androsace septentrionalis
Androsace septentrionalis, or Pygmyflower rockjasmine, is a low-growing alpine perennial ideal for rock gardens and crevices. Hardy in zones 3–7.
Gray rockcress: complete guide
Arabis caucasica
Learn how to grow Arabis caucasica (Gray rockcress): ideal light, soil pH, watering schedule, and care tips for thriving alpine-style gardens.
Field sagewort: complete guide
Artemisia campestris
Artemisia campestris, or field sagewort, is a drought-tolerant perennial with silvery foliage and airy yellow blooms. Perfect for rock gardens and dry borders.
Felonherb: complete guide
Artemisia vulgaris
Learn how to grow Artemisia vulgaris (Felonherb) successfully in your garden. Full details on sun, soil, care and companion planting.
Canada Wild Ginger: complete guide
Asarum canadense
Discover Asarum canadense, Canada Wild Ginger. A shade-loving forest floor plant with heart-shaped leaves and discreet small flowers. Shade gardeners' delight.
Madwort: complete guide
Asperugo procumbens
Discover everything about Madwort (Asperugo procumbens): blooming period, care, ideal location and companion plants for your garden.