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CornaceaeCornus officinalis: complete guide
Cornus officinalis
Discover Japanese cornel, a deciduous ornamental with golden spring blooms and crimson autumn berries. Learn growing conditions, wildlife value, and design uses.
AsteraceaeSpotted Joe-Pye weed: complete guide
Eutrochium maculatum
Everything about spotted Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium maculatum): cultivation, location, soil requirements and care for this majestic moisture-loving perennial.
SolanaceaeGoji berry: complete guide
Lycium barbarum
Discover Lycium barbarum, the nutritious goji berry shrub for full sun. Learn harvesting, nutrition, watering, and cultivation in British gardens.
GrossulariaceaeFlowering currant: complete guide
Ribes sanguineum
Grow flowering currant: this American winter-blooming shrub reaches 2-3m with pink or red flowers from February to April, attracts wildlife.
Hairy Catchfly: complete guide
Silene sedoides
Silene sedoides is a charming Mediterranean herb with delicate fuzzy foliage. Learn how to grow hairy catchfly in your garden.
SolanaceaeSodaapple nightshade: complete guide
Solanum aculeastrum
Solanum aculeastrum, known as sodaapple nightshade, is a fascinating African plant with distinctive spiny stems. Learn how to grow this unique specimen.
SolanaceaeDutch eggplant: complete guide
Solanum aculeatissimum
Solanum aculeatissimum, known as Dutch eggplant, is a tropical plant with striking red spherical fruits. Learn how to grow this exotic fruit specimen.
PoaceaeWild rice: complete guide
Zizania aquatica
Wild rice (Zizania aquatica) is a tall annual aquatic plant from North America. Ideal location, water needs, care, and use in ponds and waterside gardens.
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