Plant Encyclopedia

Everything about care, pruning, watering and winter hardiness of thousands of plants

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Rough hawksbeard in full bloom on a sunny bank in a meadow-style garden

Asteraceae

Rough hawksbeard: complete guide

Crepis biennis

Everything you need to know about Crepis biennis: growing conditions, care, and naturalising potential. Perfect for wildlife gardens in temperate zones.

12 min

Sweet-william in full bloom in a sun-drenched cottage garden border

Caryophyllaceae

Sweet-william: complete guide

Dianthus barbatus

Learn how to grow and care for Sweet-william (Dianthus barbatus). Perfect for cottage gardens, with tips on sowing, soil and companion planting.

12 min

Dipsacus ferox spiny teasel with white and purple flower heads on prickly stems

Caprifoliaceae

Spiny teasel: complete guide

Dipsacus ferox

Complete guide to Dipsacus ferox, the spiny Mediterranean teasel: growing conditions, soil, winter care, companion planting, and how to manage its biennial cycle.

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

Lactuca sibirica with yellow flowers in wild garden setting

Asteraceae

Lactuca sibirica: complete guide

Lactuca sibirica

Discover Lactuca sibirica (Siberian lettuce), a hardy biennial with yellow flowers. Excellent for wild gardens and naturalistic landscaping.

12 min