Plant Encyclopedia
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Agave shawii: complete guide
Agave shawii
The Coastal agave offers dramatic form and resilience. This Californian succulent grows slowly, requires minimal care, and radiates subtle elegance in dry gardens.
Mediterranean Asparagus: complete guide
Asparagus aphyllus
Asparagus aphyllus is a prickly, drought-resistant ornamental from the Mediterranean. Leafless stems with red berries and small yellow flowers make it distinctive.
Long-stalked orache: complete guide
Atriplex longipes
Discover how to grow Atriplex longipes: ideal conditions, care tips, and how this coastal plant thrives in poor, saline soils. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
Bromus squarrosus: complete guide
Bromus squarrosus
Bromus squarrosus, commonly known as corn brome or squarrose brome, is an interesting wild grass native to Europe and the Mediterranean through Iran. This bird-feeding grass features characteristic angular panicles.
White ballmustard: complete guide
Calepina irregularis
Calepina irregularis brings delicate white flowers and fascinating round seed pods to Mediterranean and dry gardens. A unique annual for arid sites.
Cerastium dichotomum: complete guide
Cerastium dichotomum
Discover the forked chickweed, a fine groundcover with white flowers from the Mediterranean. Perfect for dry gravel and rock gardens.
Australian fingergrass: complete guide
Chloris truncata
Australian fingergrass (Chloris truncata) is an ornamental grass from the Poaceae family. With distinctive finger-like inflorescences and drought tolerance, it brings movement and texture to modern water-conscious gardens.
Dwarf Sun Rose: complete guide
Fumana procumbens
Discover the Dwarf Sun Rose, a robust groundcover with yellow flowers. Learn everything about care, growth, and planting in dry, sunny gardens.
Galega officinalis: complete guide
Galega officinalis
Goat's-rue offers stunning purple and white flowers, robust and drought-tolerant. Perfect for borders and low-maintenance plantings.
Narrow-Leaf Everlasting-Pea: complete guide
Lathyrus sylvestris
Learn about Narrow-Leaf Everlasting-Pea (Lathyrus sylvestris): growing, care, and tips for this hardy climbing perennial.
Malva nicaeensis: complete guide
Malva nicaeensis
Malva nicaeensis: Mediterranean mallow with lilac blooms and decorative foliage. Ideal for dry gardens. Grows 60-100cm tall. Flowers for months.
Tattered Medick (Medicago laciniata): complete guide
Medicago laciniata
Master tattered medick: drought-resistant annual legume, marginal land improvement, nitrogen fixation and biodiversity benefits for gardeners.
Raceme catnip: complete guide
Nepeta racemosa
Nepeta racemosa, or raceme catnip, is a hardy perennial with soft lavender-blue flower spikes. Great for borders, low-maintenance beds, and pollinator gardens. Drought-tolerant and easy to grow.
Shrubby restharrow: complete guide for Mediterranean gardens
Ononis fruticosa
Ononis fruticosa is a characterful Mediterranean shrub with purple flowers. Discover cultivation, location, drought resistance, and companion planting options.
Bush phlox: complete guide
Phlox speciosa
Phlox speciosa is a stunning North American shrub with vibrant pink and purple flowers. Perfect for dry gardens, rock gardens, and mixed borders in temperate zones.
Bracted plantain: complete guide
Plantago aristata
Plantago aristata is a North American wildflower with distinctive bristly flower spikes. Perfect for prairies, xeriscaping and natural garden designs.
SalicaceaePopulus fremontii: complete guide
Populus fremontii
Fremont's cottonwood is a majestic American tree with rapid growth and drought tolerance. Read our guide for cultivation tips and garden integration.
Arizona White Oak: complete guide
Quercus arizonica
Discover all about Arizona White Oak (Quercus arizonica): from appearance and bloom to location, care, and hardiness. Create a sustainable landscape garden.
Quercus cornelius-mulleri: complete guide
Quercus cornelius-mulleri
Discover the Desert scrub oak, a drought-tolerant tree from southeast America. Grows in harsh, arid climates with minimal maintenance requirements.
Salvia subincisa: complete guide
Salvia subincisa
Salvia subincisa, commonly known as sawtooth sage, is a unique semi-woody plant from southwestern North America. With fine, serrated leaves and delicate flowers, this plant is ideal for dry gardens. Discover how to grow and maintain this special sage for a thriving front garden.