Plant Encyclopedia

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Bear's-breeches with bold, deeply lobed leaves and tall flower spikes in a classic border settingAcanthaceae

Bear's-breeches: complete guide

Acanthus mollis

Learn how to grow Acanthus mollis: ideal location, soil needs, pruning, winter care and plant combinations. Perfect for borders on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Hedgehog agave with sharp, upright leaves forming a star-like rosetteAsparagaceae

Hedgehog agave: complete guide

Agave stricta

Agave stricta, commonly called the Hedgehog agave or Bottle plant, is an elegant succulent from Mexico. Learn cultivation, care, watering, and how to use this unique plant in your garden.

12 min
Aralia spinosa displaying characteristic spines and compound leavesAraliaceae

Aralia spinosa: complete guide

Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa, known as Hercules-club, is a striking American shrub covered in sharp spines. Learn how to grow and maintain this architectural plant for maximum impact.

12 min
Arundo donax in full autumn growth along a pond edge, with silvery plumes swaying in the windPoaceae

Giant-reed: complete guide

Arundo donax

Everything you need to know about Arundo donax: care, growth, soil, and ideal location. Perfect for privacy screens and waterside gardens. Plan your layout on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Mature Atlas cedar with blue-green needles and broad, horizontal branching pattern in full sunPinaceae

Atlas cedar: complete guide

Cedrus atlantica

Cedrus atlantica is a majestic evergreen from North Africa, perfect for large gardens. Learn about sun, soil, watering and care tips for this striking tree.

12 min
A mature Cedar of Lebanon with wide-spreading horizontal branches and deep green needles, standing tall in a spacious garden under a clear sky.Pinaceae

Cedar of lebanon: complete guide

Cedrus libani

Everything you need to know about growing Cedrus libani: ideal conditions, care, hardiness and companion planting for this majestic evergreen.

12 min
Elegant pink feathery plumes of Cortaderia jubataPoaceae

Cortaderia jubata: complete guide

Cortaderia jubata

Discover the impressive Pink pampas grass. Cultivation, ornamental value, maintenance and buying guide.

12 min
Spanish artichoke plant with large silvery leaves and purple flower buds in a sunny garden settingAsteraceae

Spanish artichoke: complete guide

Cynara cardunculus

Everything you need to know about growing Spanish artichoke: sun, soil, watering and care. Perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens.

12 min
A mature common teasel with its spiky, brush-like flower head standing tall in autumn light, surrounded by dry grasses.Caprifoliaceae

Common teasel: complete guide

Dipsacus fullonum

Everything you need to know about growing Dipsacus fullonum: ideal conditions, care tips, winter survival, and companion planting for UK and US gardens.

12 min
Eucalyptus robusta with lush green canopy and golden bloomsMyrtaceae

Eucalyptus robusta: complete guide

Eucalyptus robusta

Discover the robust eucalyptus, a fast-growing tree with glossy foliage and golden flowers. Perfect for warm climates and drought-prone gardens.

12 min
Candelabra tree with characteristic branching pattern in architectural formEuphorbiaceae

Candelabra Tree: complete guide

Euphorbia candelabrum

Explore the candelabra tree (Euphorbia candelabrum), a spectacular African succulent with distinctive candelabra-like branches. Growing conditions, care, and tips for large containers.

12 min
New Zealand flax with sword-shaped leavesAsphodelaceae

New Zealand flax: complete guide

Phormium tenax

Discover Phormium tenax, the stunning architectural plant from New Zealand. Learn about its dramatic foliage, growing requirements, and design applications.

12 min
Rheum palmatum with massive hand-shaped leaves and red flower spikesPolygonaceae

Rheum palmatum: complete guide

Rheum palmatum

Chinese rhubarb is a dramatic ornamental with enormous hand-shaped leaves and bold red flower spikes. Perfect for large borders needing architectural structure and drama.

12 min
Solanum chenopodioides in full bloom in a sunny border with airy companion plantsSolanaceae

Tall nightshade: complete guide

Solanum chenopodioides

Everything you need to grow Solanum chenopodioides: ideal conditions, care tips, hardiness zones, and companion planting advice for this elegant nightshade.

12 min
Adam's-needle (Yucca flaccida) in full bloom on a dry, sunny slopeAsparagaceae

Adam's-needle: complete guide

Yucca flaccida

Everything you need to know about Yucca flaccida: care, soil, watering, and ideal planting spots. Perfect for sunny, dry gardens in USDA zones 5-9.

12 min
Yucca gloriosa with stiff blue-green leaves and tall flower stalk bearing white flowers in full sunAsparagaceae

Spanish-dagger: complete guide

Yucca gloriosa

How to grow Yucca gloriosa in your garden: ideal location, watering, pruning, and winter care. Perfect for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscapes.

12 min