Plant Encyclopedia

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Bog orchid in full bloom in a damp meadow, purple flowers rising above narrow green leavesOrchidaceae

Bog orchid: complete guide

Anacamptis palustris

How to grow Anacamptis palustris in moist, sunny gardens. Ideal for wetland areas in USDA zones 6–9. Find design ideas on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Clump of American fox sedge with soft, upright flower spikes in a moist garden borderCyperaceae

American fox sedge: complete guide

Carex vulpinoidea

Discover how to grow and care for American fox sedge. Ideal for wet soils and naturalistic gardens. Plan your layout with gardenworld.app.

12 min
Blue fescue with characteristic silvery-grey foliage in group plantingPoaceae

Festuca longifolia: complete guide

Festuca longifolia Thuill.

Discover blue fescue, a hardy ornamental grass with fine silvery-grey foliage. Ideal for naturalistic and drought-tolerant garden designs and compositions.

12 min
Hosta sieboldii with slender, narrow leaves and lilac flowersAsparagaceae

Hosta sieboldii: complete guide

Hosta sieboldii

Narrow-leafed Hosta brings elegant foliage value to shaded corners. Discover how to grow this Japanese plant with this comprehensive care guide.

12 min
Austrian hemlock parsnip with white flower clusters in natural alpine habitatApiaceae

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.

12 min
Close-up of Italian plum fruits on tree in ripening modeRosaceae

Italian plum: complete guide

Prunus cocomilia

Italian plum (Prunus cocomilia) is an exotic fruit tree from Southeast Europe. Discover how to grow this Mediterranean tree in your garden for harvest and shade.

12 min
Broad-podded vetch flowers and leafletsFabaceae

Vicia peregrina: complete guide

Vicia peregrina L.

Discover the broad-podded vetch, an elegant climbing pea family plant with delicate flowers. Cultivation advice, maintenance and companion planting tips.

12 min