Plant Encyclopedia

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

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Agropyron desertorum with fine grass blades and distinctive flower spikesPoaceae

Agropyron desertorum: complete guide

Agropyron desertorum

Meet the crested wheatgrass, a hardy grass for dry landscapes. Learn care, uses, and tips for sustainable garden design.

12 min
Hungarian brome grass in meadowPoaceae

Hungarian brome: complete guide

Bromus inermis

Tough ornamental grass perfect for erosion control, meadow restoration and sustainable grazing. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance once established in any garden.

12 min
Carex raynoldsii forms dense mats in mountain meadowsCyperaceae

Carex raynoldsii: complete guide

Carex raynoldsii Dewey

Raynolds' sedge (Carex raynoldsii) is a widespread mountain plant from Western Canada to Oregon. Rhizomatous growth, perfect for slope stabilization and grassland. Moderate growth, excellent winter hardiness.

12 min
Festuca viviparoidea showing fine-textured green foliage and characteristic upright growth habitPoaceae

Festuca viviparoidea: complete guide

Festuca viviparoidea

Explore Festuca viviparoidea, a hardy northern grass adapted to extreme climates. Learn about cultivation, arctic hardiness, and incorporating this resilient ornamental grass into contemporary gardens.

12 min
Distinctive ribbed seed pods of Medicago rugosaFabaceae

Medicago rugosa: complete guide

Medicago rugosa

Medicago rugosa is a compact legume with distinctive ribbed seed pods and valuable nutritive properties. Ideal for erosion control and livestock forage in dry climates. Discover cultivation and maintenance.

12 min
Virginia pine with needles and conesPinaceae

Pinus virginiana: complete guide

Pinus virginiana

Discover the Virginia pine, a resilient conifer perfect for difficult sites. Ideal for bird gardens and erosion control on marginal soils.

12 min
Rubus ammobius (sand bramble) stems and berriesRosaceae

Rubus ammobius: complete guide

Rubus ammobius

Sand bramble from Western Europe with berry production and ornamental thorns. Suitable for native gardens, erosion control, and wildlife. Growing and hardiness advice.

12 min