Plant Encyclopedia
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Ovate Goat Grass: complete guide
Aegilops geniculata
Discover Aegilops geniculata, the Mediterranean winter grass. Learn cultivation, location, and maintenance in this comprehensive gardening guide.
FabaceaeAeschynomene americana: complete guide
Aeschynomene americana
Discover Joint-vetch, an American native with unique seed-flinging mechanism. Beautiful flowers and nitrogen-fixing power.
SapindaceaeAesculus chinensis: complete guide
Aesculus chinensis
The Chinese horse chestnut is a magnificent deciduous tree with striking white flowers. Learn about cultivation, care, and maintenance calendar.
PoaceaeCrested Wheatgrass: complete guide
Agropyron cristatum
Discover Agropyron cristatum, a resilient Eurasian grass. Learn cultivation and use in drought gardens for sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes.
Juneberry: complete guide
Amelanchier canadensis
Juneberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is an elegant shrub with stunning white spring flowers, edible red berries, and brilliant fall foliage. Discover our comprehensive care guide.
Smooth shadbush: complete guide
Amelanchier laevis
Smooth shadbush (Amelanchier laevis) is an elegant shrub with bronze young leaves, pristine white spring flowers, and dark berries. Learn complete growing and care information here.
Chinese Laurel: complete guide
Antidesma bunius
Learn how to grow Antidesma bunius, an Asian fruit tree with dark berries, suitable for warm climates and conservatory gardening.
Berberis hookeri: complete guide
Berberis hookeri
Berberis hookeri, or Hooker's barberry, is an elegant shrub native to the Himalayas. This cold-hardy plant offers year-round interest with red thorns and bright berries.
Bothriochloa barbinodis: complete guide
Bothriochloa barbinodis
Bothriochloa barbinodis, cane bluestem, is a native grass perfect for prairie restoration. This dramatic ornamental grass offers seasonal color and wildlife support.
Bridelia micrantha: complete guide
Bridelia micrantha
Bridelia micrantha, or Mitzeerie, is a tropical African shrub supporting bird populations. This native plant provides food and shelter throughout the year.
Southern warty-cabbage: complete guide
Bunias erucago
Discover the southern warty-cabbage (Bunias erucago), a striking Mediterranean plant from the cabbage family with distinctive seed pods.
Catalpa ovata: complete guide
Catalpa ovata
Discover the Chinese Catalpa: an elegant tree with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow flowers. Learn all about cultivation, care and maintenance.
AsteraceaeCentaurea montana: complete guide
Centaurea montana
Master mountain cornflower, a hardy perennial with reliable blue blooms. Complete care guide for borders and cottage gardens.
Centaurea nigra: complete guide
Centaurea nigra
Black knapweed is a hardy native wildflower with striking purple blooms that attract butterflies and bees. Ideal for naturalistic gardens, borders, and drought-prone sites.
Cerastium biebersteinii: complete guide
Cerastium biebersteinii
Discover snow-in-summer, a silver-green hardy ground cover with white blooms. Perfect for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and dry sunny spots.
Chukrasia tabularis: complete guide
Chukrasia tabularis
Burmese almondwood is an impressive hardwood tree from South Asia. Discover how to grow this tropical specimen at home.
Coincya monensis: complete guide
Coincya monensis
Discover star-mustard with vibrant yellow flowers and distinctive seed pods. Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and wildlife planting.
Cornus glabrata: complete guide
Cornus glabrata Benth.
Cornus glabrata, known as brown dogwood, is an attractive native shrub from California and Oregon. With its smooth leaves, delicate flowers, and striking berries, it is an ideal choice for naturalistic gardens and wildlife habitats.
Peking cotoneaster: complete guide
Cotoneaster acutifolius
Grow Cotoneaster acutifolius: hardy shrub with autumn berries, perfect for hedges, borders, and wildlife gardens.
Purpleberry cotoneaster: complete guide
Cotoneaster affinis
Purpleberry cotoneaster (Cotoneaster affinis) is a semi-evergreen shrub with delicate pink flowers and striking red berries. A low-maintenance gem for borders and small gardens.
Cotoneaster buxifolius: complete guide
Cotoneaster buxifolius Wall. ex Lindl.
Cotoneaster buxifolius is a compact hedge plant with fine box-like leaves and red berries. Learn how to grow and maintain this attractive member of the Rosaceae family.
Congested Cotoneaster: complete guide
Cotoneaster congestus
Discover the Cotoneaster congestus, a densely branched shrub from the Himalayas with stunning red berries. Ideal for borders, small gardens, and bird-friendly landscapes.
RosaceaeCotoneaster tomentosus: complete guide
Cotoneaster tomentosus (Aiton) Lindl.
Cotoneaster tomentosus is a robust shrub with grey-felted foliage and brilliant red autumn berries. Perfect for dry, sunny locations that require minimal maintenance.
Crataegus punctata: complete guide
Crataegus punctata
The dotted hawthorn is a robust shrub with beautiful white flowers and striking red berries. Perfect for hedges and wildlife gardens. Learn everything about cultivation and care.