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51 plants
Alnus maritima: complete guide
Alnus maritima
Seaside alder is a native American shrub with ornamental value. Discover growing needs, ecological benefits, and practical applications for this robust plant.
Alopecurus bulbosus: complete guide
Alopecurus bulbosus
Discover Alopecurus bulbosus, an elegant grass with distinctive bulbous bases. Ideal for wet meadows and water gardens.
ApocynaceaeAmsonia tabernaemontana: complete gids
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Ontdek Blauwe Ster, een veelzijdige vaste plant met lichtblauwe bloemen en geel herfstkleuren. Geschikt voor natuurlijke en semi-wilde tuinen. Volledig verzorgingsgids.
Indian-hemp: complete guide
Apocynum cannabinum
Discover Indian-hemp, North American plant with elegant flowers, strong fibers and ecological benefits. Perfect for moisture-loving gardens.
Bifora radians: complete guide
Bifora radians
Discover Bifora radians, a delicate umbellifer with fine foliage and tiny white flowers. Perfect for Mediterranean and wildflower gardens.
Bromus grossus: complete guide
Bromus grossus
Whiskered brome is an ornamental grass with striking drooping plumes for borders. Blooms June-July; ideal for natural gardens.
Bromus madritensis: complete guide
Bromus madritensis
Bromus madritensis, commonly known as Spanish brome, is a decorative wild grass native to the Mediterranean region extending eastward to Tibet. This bird-feeding grass thrives in dry, sunny gardens.
Carex careyana: complete guide
Carex careyana
Meet Carex careyana, also known as Carey's sedge. A frost-hardy woodland plant for shaded gardens. Learn about care, growth, and planting.
Carex depressa: complete guide
Carex depressa
Learn about Carex depressa, a refined Alpine sedge from Europe. Ideal for acidic, nutrient-poor soil. Complete care guide and growing tips.
Cinna latifolia (Drooping Woodreed): complete guide
Cinna latifolia
Discover Cinna latifolia, an elegant grass for moist woodland areas. Care guide for northern Europe.
Cornus glabrata: complete guide
Cornus glabrata Benth.
Cornus glabrata, known as brown dogwood, is an attractive native shrub from California and Oregon. With its smooth leaves, delicate flowers, and striking berries, it is an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens and wildlife habitats.
Corylus cornuta: complete guide
Corylus cornuta
Everything about Corylus cornuta (Beaked filbert): growing, nuts, characteristics, and benefits of this hardy North American hazelnut tree.
Dactylorhiza sambucina: complete guide
Dactylorhiza sambucina (L.) Soo
The Elder-flowered Orchid is an elegant spring-blooming European orchid with distinctive yellow and purple flowers. Learn how to cultivate this charming woodland orchid in your garden.
Epipactis gigantea: complete guide
Epipactis gigantea
Stream orchid inhabits moist stream banks across western North America. This exceptional orchid tolerates wet conditions superbly and blooms in summer with striking purple-red flowers.
Festuca marginata: complete guide
Festuca marginata
Festuca marginata forms compact cushions with blue-toned leaves. Excellent for dry borders, rock gardens and landscape compositions.
Helianthus decapetalus: complete guide
Helianthus decapetalus L.
Helianthus decapetalus (Dunbladige zonnebloem) is een prachtige Noord-Amerikaanse staude. Leer teelt, zorg en plantenkeuze voor deze eenvoudige favoriet.
Hieracium sabaudum: complete guide
Hieracium sabaudum
Hieracium sabaudum is a robust perennial from European mountain regions. Yellow flowers, vigorous self-seeding, ideal for naturalistic gardens.
Hordelymus europaeus: complete guide
Hordelymus europaeus (L.) Jess. ex Harz
Wood-barley provides elegant long-leaved structure and soft green plumes. Learn to grow this shade-tolerant grass for woodland and shadowed garden areas.
Hairy St. John's-wort: complete guide
Hypericum hirsutum
Hypericum hirsutum (hairy St. John's-wort): a downy herb with yellow flowers. Ideal for woodland margins, borders, and natural gardens. Full care guide.
Elecampane: complete guide
Inula helenium
Discover elecampane (Inula helenium), an imposing wild plant with golden flowers. Learn about traditional cultivation, care and medicinal uses.
Juncus dudleyi: complete guide
Juncus dudleyi
Discover Juncus dudleyi, Dudley's rush. Learn how to plant, care for, and integrate this moisture-loving grass into wetland and garden designs.
Sword-leaf rush: complete guide
Juncus ensifolius
Learn everything about Juncus ensifolius: growing needs, care, ideal locations, and where to buy this wetland plant in the UK.
Thread rush: complete guide
Juncus filiformis
Learn everything about Juncus filiformis: growing needs, care, ideal locations, and where to buy this delicate wetland plant in the UK.
Turion duckweed: complete guide
Lemna turionifera
Turion duckweed (Lemna turionifera) is one of the smallest aquatic plants in the world with tiny green fronds. Forms red winter buds (turions) for cold survival. Perfect for water gardens and water purification.