Plant Encyclopedia

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

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Silvery yarrow in full bloom in a sunny border, showing fine grey-green foliage and clusters of pale yellow flowers

Asteraceae

Silvery yarrow: complete guide

Achillea clavennae

Learn how to grow Achillea clavennae successfully: ideal conditions, care tips, pruning and companion planting for UK and US gardens.

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

Indian teasel plant in full bloom in a sunny, dry garden bed

Caprifoliaceae

Indian teasel: complete guide

Dipsacus sativus

Learn how to grow Indian teasel (Dipsacus sativus) successfully in your garden – from seedling to winter hardiness, including sun, soil, and care tips.

12 min

Clary sage with tall stems and pale purple flowers in a sunny garden bed

Lamiaceae

Clary: complete guide

Salvia sclarea

Grow Clary (Salvia sclarea) successfully in your garden. Full care guide covering light, soil, pruning and seasonal care for UK and US gardeners.

12 min