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19 plants
False thorow-wax: complete guide
Bupleurum subovatum
False thorow-wax (Bupleurum subovatum) is a delicate umbel plant with yellow flowers. Learn how to grow this elegant Mediterranean plant.
American hazelnut: complete guide
Corylus americana
Discover American hazelnut (Corylus americana), a North American native shrub. Learn cultivation methods, site requirements, soil preferences, watering, pruning, and harvest timing.
Prairie gourd: complete guide
Cucurbita foetidissima
Discover the Prairie gourd, a vigorous vine with yellow flowers and striking round, bright yellow fruits. Learn everything about cultivation, care, and maintenance of this unique desert plant.
Blue lettuce: complete guide
Lactuca tatarica
Discover blue lettuce, a resilient wild plant with distinctive blue flowers. Learn about cultivation, location and maintenance in this practical guide.
Amethyst broomrape: complete guide
Orobanche amethystea
The Amethyst broomrape is a fascinating semi-parasitic plant with purple flowers. Ideal for wild gardens. Discover how to cultivate this unusual plant in your garden.
Austrian Hemlock Parsnip: complete guide
Pleurospermum austriacum
This hardy alpine plant from the carrot family flowers with delicate white blooms. Learn cultivation, hardiness, and companion planting for this charming European species.
Raphanus raphanistrum: complete guide
Raphanus raphanistrum
Discover wild radish with white and purple blooms early in spring. Perfect for coastal gardens and poor soils. Learn growing and companion plants.
Rubus buhnensis: complete guide
Rubus buhnensis (G.Braun ex Focke) G.Braun
Explore Rubus buhnensis, a wild bramble species offering ecological value and productive berry crops. Perfect for natural gardens and wildlife support.
Rubus crassidens: complete guide
Rubus crassidens H.E.Weber
Discover Rubus crassidens, a robust bramble species native to West Europe with strong growth and reliable fruit production for gardens.
American bramble: complete guide
Rubus cuneifolius
Discover American bramble, a beautiful wild fruiting shrub with charm. Growing tips, maintenance and where to buy.
Rubus foersteri: complete guide
Rubus foersteri Matzke-Hajek
Explore Rubus foersteri, an elegant bramble species native to Central Europe with refined growth and reliable fruit production.
Leafy Bramble: complete guide
Rubus foliosus
Learn all about the Leafy Bramble, a native European shrub with striking white and purple flowers. Perfect for wild gardens in partial shade with moist soil.
Rubus rotundifoliatus: complete guide
Rubus rotundifoliatus
Round-leaved bramble is a rare European bramble species with unique rounded leaves. Discover how to grow this distinctive plant in your garden.
PolygonaceaeNarrow-leaf sorrel: complete guide
Rumex thyrsiflorus
Everything about Narrow-leaf sorrel (Rumex thyrsiflorus): cultivation, characteristics and uses. Tips for this nutritious food plant.
Green Bristle-grass: complete guide
Setaria viridis
Discover green bristle-grass: identification, growth habits, and garden management tips.
Field sow thistle: complete guide
Sonchus arvensis
Field sow thistle features golden flowers and milky sap. A European native with potential for wild areas and medicinal uses.
Nodding ladies' tresses: complete guide
Spiranthes cernua
Discover nodding ladies' tresses (Spiranthes cernua), an elegant wild orchid with spiral flowers. Learn about care, habitat and cultivation in the garden.
Giant chickweed: complete guide
Stellaria aquatica
Discover giant chickweed (Stellaria aquatica), a delicate water-loving plant. Learn all about caring for this graceful water's edge and marsh plant.
Mediterranean hartwort: complete guide
Tordylium apulum
Tordylium apulum or Mediterranean hartwort is a charming Mediterranean annual herb. Discover growing techniques and its value in natural gardens and pollinators.