Plant Encyclopedia
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SapindaceaeAcer caesium: complete guide
Acer caesium
Discover the Indian maple (Acer caesium), an elegant tree from the Himalayan mountains. Learn how to grow, care for and enjoy this rare species in your garden.
RosaceaeBroadtooth lady's mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla subcrenata
Broadtooth lady's mantle (Alchemilla subcrenata) is a compact ground cover (25–35 cm) with chartreuse flowers. Ideal for borders and shade. Moisture-loving, easy care.
AraceaeAlocasia macrorrhizos: complete guide
Alocasia macrorrhizos
The giant alocasia brings dramatic foliage to shaded gardens and homes. Learn about care, growth conditions, propagation, and why this plant is perfect for moisture-loving gardeners seeking tropical impact.
AristolochiaceaeCanada Wild Ginger: complete guide
Asarum canadense
Discover Asarum canadense, Canada Wild Ginger. A shade-loving forest floor plant with heart-shaped leaves and discreet small flowers. Shade gardeners' delight.
AspleniaceaeEgyptian Spleenwort: Complete Guide
Asplenium aethiopicum
Learn everything about Asplenium aethiopicum: care, growing conditions and tips for this delicate houseplant fern.
AspleniaceaeAsplenium jahandiezii: complete guide
Asplenium jahandiezii
Discover Asplenium jahandiezii, the rare Verdon spleenwort. Learn about this delicate French fern found only in Gorges du Verdon, with fine fronds perfect for rockeries and shaded spots.
AspleniaceaeAsplenium polyodon: complete guide
Asplenium polyodon
Discover the sickle speenwort fern: an elegant shade-loving companion with delicate fronds. Growing tips, care advice, and design ideas for your space.
BegoniaceaeBegonia cucullata: complete guide
Begonia cucullata
The clubbed begonia is a charming compact plant with glossy foliage and abundant pink flowers. Perfect for containers, patios, and shaded garden areas.
OrchidaceaeCalypso orchid: complete guide
Calypso bulbosa
Calypso bulbosa is a rare woodland orchid with enchanting pink-red flowers. Learn about shade growing, moisture needs, and winter hardiness.
CampanulaceaeCampanula divaricata: complete guide
Campanula divaricata
Appalachian bellflower from mountain regions with delicate purple flowers. Hardy shade plant. Care for woodland gardens.
CyperaceaeCarex brevicollis: complete guide
Carex brevicollis
Short-necked sedge is an elegant evergreen grass with fine texture and brownish flowers.
CyperaceaeCarex michelii: complete guide
Carex michelii
Micheli's sedge brings European charm to shady garden corners. Learn how to grow and maintain this elegant ornamental grass successfully.
CyperaceaeCarex pensylvanica: complete guide
Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania sedge: The perfect groundcover for shaded gardens. Read our guide on cultivation, care, and pairing with other shade plants.
TaxaceaeHarrington's plum yew: complete guide
Cephalotaxus harringtonii
Discover Harrington's plum yew, an elegant shade-loving conifer for gardens. Learn cultivation, maintenance and best sources.
AsparagaceaeLily-of-the-valley: complete guide
Convallaria majalis
Discover lily-of-the-valley, a fragrant shade-loving groundcover. Comprehensive guide covering cultivation, maintenance, and landscape applications.
PapaveraceaeHollowroot: complete guide
Corydalis cava
Discover hollowroot, an elegant shade-loving spring bloomer with unique hollow tubers. Guide for woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Corydalis pumila: complete guide
Corydalis pumila (Host) Rchb.
Corydalis pumila is a delicate alpine plant with purple flowers from the Papaveraceae family. Discover growing tips, ideal conditions, and care requirements for this European mountain charmer.
PrimulaceaeMajorca cyclamen: complete guide
Cyclamen balearicum
Complete care guide for Cyclamen balearicum: bloom time, ideal growing conditions, hardiness, and planting tips for shady garden spots.
OrchidaceaeCypripedium japonicum: complete guide
Cypripedium japonicum
Cypripedium japonicum, the Japanese lady's slipper, is an elegant orchid with unique flowers. Learn how to grow this rare orchid.
PlantaginaceaeSmooth-leaved foxglove: complete guide
Digitalis laevigata
Discover Digitalis laevigata, a Balkan foxglove with pale yellow flowers and smooth leaves, perfect for shaded woodland gardens.
PolypodiaceaeDryopteris fragrans: complete guide
Dryopteris fragrans
Discover the rare and aromatic Fragrant Wood Fern: a hidden woodland gem for shaded gardens. A complete growing guide with location, soil care.
PolypodiaceaeGuanche woodfern: complete guide
Dryopteris guanchica
Discover the Guanche woodfern, an evergreen fern with delicate divided fronds. Endemic to the Canary Islands and Iberian Peninsula.
PolypodiaceaeDryopteris intermedia: complete guide
Dryopteris intermedia
Discover the evergreen wood fern (Dryopteris intermedia), an elegant shade-loving fern perfect for woodland gardens.
PolypodiaceaeMountain male-fern: complete guide
Dryopteris oreades
Discover the dwarf male fern, a robust evergreen fern smaller and hardier than common male fern. Perfect for alpine locations and windswept areas.