Plant Encyclopedia

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Cherimoya tree with glossy leaves and distinctive green, scaly fruit hanging among the branchesAnnonaceae

Cherimoya: complete guide

Annona cherimola

Grow Annona cherimola in temperate climates: sun needs, watering, pruning, hardiness zones, and best practices for healthy fruit production.

12 min
Old-man (Artemisia abrotanum) with fine, silvery-green leaves in a sunny garden borderAsteraceae

Old-man: complete guide

Artemisia abrotanum

Artemisia abrotanum, or Old-man, is a fragrant, drought-tolerant perennial for sunny borders. Learn how to grow and care for this citrus-scented herb in your garden.

12 min
Bright yellow flowers of Yellow-wort blooming in a sunny wildflower meadowGentianaceae

Yellow-wort: complete guide

Blackstonia perfoliata

A practical guide to growing Blackstonia perfoliata: ideal conditions, care tips, and how to use it in garden design for sun-drenched, low-maintenance spaces.

12 min
Carlina acanthifolia yellow flowers with spiny bractsAsteraceae

Carlina acanthifolia: complete guide

Carlina acanthifolia All.

Acanthus-leaved carline-thistle: a hardy, drought-tolerant alpine thistle from Southwest Europe with striking yellow flowers.

12 min
Purple-pink flowers of Centaurea unifloraAsteraceae

Centaurea uniflora: complete guide

Centaurea uniflora

Discover the Singleflower knapweed, a rare Alpine treasure with purple-pink blooms. Learn optimal growing conditions, maintenance, and design inspiration.

12 min
Climbing fumitory in full bloom on a wooden trellis with morning lightPapaveraceae

Climbing fumitory: complete guide

Fumaria capreolata

Learn how to grow Fumaria capreolata in your garden. Full care guide covering sunlight, soil pH, watering, pruning, and companion planting for UK and US climates.

12 min
Mouse-ear hawkweed with yellow daisy-like clustersAsteraceae

Mouse-ear hawkweed: complete guide

Pilosella cymosa

Mouse-ear hawkweed is a hardy European perennial with clustered yellow flowers. Learn propagation, soil requirements, and maintenance for this robust alpine plant.

12 min
Rock buckthorn with small yellow flowers and developing fruitRhamnaceae

Rock buckthorn: complete guide

Rhamnus saxatilis

Rock buckthorn is a compact alpine shrub with ecological value and ornamental appeal. Learn cultivation on rocky sites, water needs, and care for this European native.

12 min
Mountain seseli plant displaying delicate yellow flowers and finely divided foliageApiaceae

Mountain seseli: complete guide

Seseli montanum

Discover mountain seseli (Seseli montanum), an Alpine plant from the carrot family with delicate yellow flowers and fine, thread-like foliage. Perfect for dry, sunny gardens and rock gardens.

12 min
Purple flowers of Cutleaf Japanese Violet with finely cut foliageViolaceae

Cutleaf Japanese Violet: complete guide

Viola pinnata L.

Cutleaf Japanese Violet blooms in spring with distinctive pinnate foliage and purple flowers. Thrives in alpine gardens and rock troughs with excellent drainage.

12 min