Plant Encyclopedia

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21 plants

Shrubby cinquefoil covered in yellow flowers in full bloomRosaceae

Shrubby cinquefoil: complete guide

Dasiphora fruticosa

The shrubby cinquefoil is a versatile shrub with yellow flowers that blooms abundantly for months. Ideal for borders and low-maintenance gardens.

12 min
Epilobium brachycarpum pink flower clustersOnagraceae

Epilobium brachycarpum: complete guide

Epilobium brachycarpum

Discover Epilobium brachycarpum (Autumn willowherb): growth, flowering, and ideal placement in summer gardens.

12 min
Erysimum virgatum with yellow flowers in natural settingBrassicaceae

Erysimum virgatum: complete guide

Erysimum virgatum

Virgin wallflower is a robust cruciferous plant with yellow or purple flowers. Learn to grow this European wildling for maximum winter hardiness and bee value.

12 min
Chop-suey-green in full bloom in a sunny garden borderAsteraceae

Chop-suey-green: complete guide

Glebionis coronaria

Grow Chop-suey-green successfully: sunlight, soil pH 7.5-8, watering tips and care calendar. Ideal for zones 8+, 40-60 cm tall.

12 min
Gossypium herbaceum plant with blossom and cotton bollsMalvaceae

Cotton (Gossypium herbaceum)

Gossypium herbaceum

A comprehensive gardening guide to the ancient cotton species Gossypium herbaceum for gardeners and permaculture enthusiasts.

12 min
Narrow-leaved cudweed (Logfia gallica) with delicate yellow flower clusters and narrow foliageAsteraceae

Logfia gallica: complete guide

Logfia gallica

Narrow-leaved cudweed (Logfia gallica) is an elegant annual from Mediterranean regions. Discover growing tips and design ideas in this comprehensive guide.

12 min
Yellow honeysuckle with characteristic bright yellow flowers and dark green leavesCaprifoliaceae

Yellow honeysuckle: complete guide

Lonicera flava

Discover yellow honeysuckle (Lonicera flava), an American shrub with bright yellow flowers and bird-attracting berries for any garden.

12 min
Muehlenbeckia complexa with fine foliage and branched structurePolygonaceae

Muehlenbeckia complexa: complete guide

Muehlenbeckia complexa

Discover this delicate climbing plant with fine wire-like stems and white flowers. Perfect for pergolas, fences, and containers. Low-maintenance and versatile.

12 min
Delicate sky-blue flowers with white centers of Nemophila menziesiiBoraginaceae

Nemophila menziesii: complete guide

Nemophila menziesii

Discover Baby's-blue-eyes, a charming delicate flower with sky-blue petals. Complete growing guide and care information.

12 min
Oxalis tetraphylla lucky clover with pink flowersOxalidaceae

Lucky Clover: complete guide

Oxalis tetraphylla

Discover Oxalis tetraphylla - lucky clover. Comprehensive care guide with tips for cultivation, placement and maintenance indoors.

12 min
Rough poppy displaying vibrant purple flowers and hairy stemsPapaveraceae

Rough poppy: complete guide

Papaver hybridum

Discover the stunning Rough poppy with distinctive purple flowers. Learn how to successfully grow this Mediterranean wildflower in your garden.

12 min
Rose-scented geranium flowering profusely with delicate pink bloomsGeraniaceae

Pelargonium graveolens: complete guide

Pelargonium graveolens

Fragrant rose-scented geranium perfect for patio pots and balcony boxes. Delicate pink flowers with pleasantly scented foliage year-round.

12 min
British timothy grass displaying characteristic green paniclesPoaceae

British timothy: complete guide

Phleum paniculatum

Discover British timothy grass, an elegant ornamental grass. Learn how to successfully grow this versatile grass in your garden.

12 min
Tomatillo displaying green fruits enclosed in papery husksSolanaceae

Tomatillo: complete guide

Physalis ixocarpa

Discover the Tomatillo (Physalis ixocarpa), a delicious vegetable from Mexico. Learn how to successfully grow this plant in your garden.

12 min
Hawksbeard in full bloom with yellow flowersAsteraceae

Picris hieracioides: complete guide

Picris hieracioides

Learn how to care for Hawksbeard. Tips for growth, flowering and use in natural and wild gardens.

12 min
Yellow fox-and-cubs in bloom with bright yellow flowersAsteraceae

Pilosella caespitosa: complete guide

Pilosella caespitosa

Learn how to care for Yellow fox-and-cubs. Tips for growth, flowering and use in gardens across Europe.

12 min
Ram's horn plant with purple flowers and characteristic curved-horn fruitsMartyniaceae

Proboscidea louisianica: complete guide

Proboscidea louisianica

Discover Ram's horn - a fascinating annual plant with striking purple flowers and characteristic curved-horn fruits. Unique for adventurous gardeners.

12 min
Yellow flowers of Rudbeckia nitida with green foliageAsteraceae

Rudbeckia nitida: complete guide

Rudbeckia nitida

Shiny coneflower offers bright yellow blooms and simple care. Learn how to integrate this American wildflower into your front garden design.

12 min
Skirret plant displaying fine gray-green foliage and flowers in garden settingApiaceae

Skirret: complete guide

Sium sisarum

Discover Skirret, a nutritious root vegetable with sweet roots. Cultivation, harvesting, and culinary uses for healthy gardens and kitchens.

12 min
White spirea plant with delicate white flowersRosaceae

White spirea: complete guide

Spiraea betulifolia

Discover the elegant White spirea (Spiraea betulifolia), a hardy ornamental with delicate white flowers and fine foliage. Perfect for garden design and landscaping.

12 min
Tagetes erecta plant with large golden-yellow pompom-like flowersAsteraceae

African marigold: complete guide

Tagetes erecta

Discover Tagetes erecta (African marigold): spectacular golden-yellow flowers from Mexico. Growth, care, combinations and why this classic remains ever popular.

12 min