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Tail-leaf Maple: complete guide
Acer caudatum
Discover Tail-leaf Maple from the Himalayas. This elegant tree features distinctive tail-like leaf points and beautiful red spring flowers with superb autumn color.
Adenostyles alliariae: complete guide
Adenostyles alliariae
Discover the enchanting Adenostyles alliariae, an alpine perennial with delicate purple flowers. Ideal for moist, shaded mountain gardens and woodland borders.
PteridaceaeNorthern maidenhair: complete guide
Adiantum pedatum
Learn all about growing Adiantum pedatum (Northern maidenhair). Practical growing tips and maintenance advice for this elegant shade-loving fern.
Delta Maidenhair Fern: complete guide
Adiantum raddianum
Discover Adiantum raddianum, an elegant fern with delicate silky fronds. Care guide for indoor and shaded garden spots.
Small lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla flabellata
Small lady's-mantle - a beautiful delicate groundcover for shaded areas and corners. Learn about complete care, blooming and companion plants.
Intermediate lady's-mantle: complete guide
Alchemilla xanthochlora
Intermediate lady's-mantle (Alchemilla xanthochlora) grows to 45 cm with yellow-green flowers. Easy moisture-loving ground cover. Ideal for borders, shade, and wet meadows.
Narrow-leaf water-plantain: complete guide
Alisma lanceolatum
Everything you need to know about Narrow-leaf water-plantain (Alisma lanceolatum): growing conditions, care, hardiness, and the best companion plants for your pond.
Water-plantain: complete guide
Alisma plantago-aquatica
Everything you need to grow Alisma plantago-aquatica: planting tips, care, ideal conditions and companion plants for ponds and wet areas.
Himalayan Alder: complete guide
Alnus nepalensis
Meet Himalayan Alder, a fast-growing tree from the Himalayas. Fixes nitrogen and improves soil. Ideal for erosion control and moisture-rich locations.
Hazel Alder (Alnus serrulata): complete guide
Alnus serrulata
Learn about hazel alder, a North American native tree perfect for wet soils and water gardening. Ideal for marshy sites and waterside plantings. Read our complete care guide.
Alocasia 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.
Alopecurus bulbosus: complete guide
Alopecurus bulbosus
Discover Alopecurus bulbosus, an elegant grass with distinctive bulbous bases. Ideal for wet meadows and water gardens.
Northern Anemone: complete guide
Anemone parviflora
Grow the delicate Northern Anemone (Anemone parviflora): ideal conditions, soil, watering and care for this alpine treasure.
Jersey fern: complete guide
Anogramma leptophylla
Jersey fern (Anogramma leptophylla) is a delicate terrestrial fern from Southern Europe. Discover ideal growing conditions, care and companion planting.
Udo: complete guide
Aralia cordata
Discover Udo, Japanese plant with large heart-shaped leaves and edible shoots. Perfect for shady spots with moist soils and ornamental foliage.
Coralberry: complete guide
Ardisia crenata
Coralberry is an elegant tropical shrub with delicate white flowers and striking red berries that persist for months. Perfect for indoors, frost-free patios, or greenhouses.
Canada 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.
Asplenium cirrhatum: complete guide
Asplenium cirrhatum
Discover the chestnut scale spleenwort, a tropical fern full of elegance. Learn how to care for this exotic plant at home.
AspleniaceaeSinglesorus Spleenwort: Complete Guide
Asplenium monanthes
Learn everything about Asplenium monanthes: care, growing conditions and tips for this hardy, compact fern.
Mountain spleenwort: complete guide
Asplenium montanum
Everything about mountain spleenwort fern: cultivation, care, growing conditions and proper maintenance for your garden
Creeping Spleenwort: complete guide
Asplenium serra
Explore Asplenium serra, a creeping tropical fern with finely dissected foliage. Ideal for moisture-loving gardens and greenhouse cultivation.
Wild Birdnest Fern: complete guide
Asplenium serratum
Explore Asplenium serratum, a majestic tropical fern with large, wavy fronds. Perfect for moist greenhouses and exotic gardens.
Azalea alabamensis: complete guide
Azalea alabamensis
Discover the Alabama azalea, an American shrub full of color. Learn how to grow and care for this beautiful plant at home.