Garden Plants

Growing guides for garden plants — soil, sun, hardiness, pruning and pests.

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Chinese Sweetshrub

Sinocalycanthus chinensis

Sinocalycanthus chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Wax Shrub or Chinese Sweetshrub, is a deciduous shrub native to the…

Inflammation (potential support)Oxidative stress (potential mitigation)Minor aches and pains (potential relief)

Hamamelidaceae

Chinese Witch Hazel

Hamamelis mollis

Hamamelis mollis, commonly known as Chinese Witch Hazel, is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree. It belongs to the…

No established direct medicinal uses for Hamamelis mollisPrimarily an ornamental plantNot used for skin irritations (unlike H. virginiana)

Various

Chionodoxa Luciliae

Chionodoxa luciliae

Chionodoxa Luciliae, commonly known as Glory-of-the-Snow, is a charming, early-spring flowering bulbous perennial belonging to…

Minor inflammation (hypothetical)Superficial infections (hypothetical)Digestive discomfort (hypothetical)

Asteraceae

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum spp.

Chrysanthemum spp., commonly known as Chrysanthemums or 'Mums', represent a highly diverse and economically significant genus…

FeverInflammationHeadaches

Asteraceae

Chrysanthemum Coronarium

Chrysanthemum coronarium

Chrysanthemum coronarium, commonly known as Garland Chrysanthemum, Crown Daisy, or Chop Suey Green, is an annual herbaceous…

InflammationOxidative stressIndigestion

Various

Chrysanthemum Maximum

Chrysanthemum maximum

Chrysanthemum Maximum, commonly known as the Shasta Daisy, is a robust herbaceous perennial admired for its striking, large,…

InflammationOxidative StressAngina (Chest Pain)

Asteraceae

Chrysanthemum Spider

Chrysanthemum spider

The Chrysanthemum Spider, widely recognized as the Spider Mum, represents a distinctive cultivar group of Chrysanthemum…

FeversHeadachesEye strain

Various

Chrysogonum Virginianum

Chrysogonum virginianum

Chrysogonum virginianum, commonly known as Green and Gold or Green-and-Gold, is a delightful rhizomatous, semi-evergreen…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Disorders

Various

Chrysosplenium Alternifolium

Chrysosplenium alternifolium

Chrysosplenium alternifolium, commonly known as Golden Saxifrage, Alternate-leaf golden saxifrage, or Iowa golden saxifrage, is…

General Nutritional SupportAntioxidant System EnhancementDigestive Regularity

Various

Cimicifuga Ramosa

Cimicifuga ramosa

Cimicifuga racemosa, commonly known as Black Cohosh or Black Snakeroot, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to…

Menopausal SyndromeHot FlashesNight Sweats

Various

Cineraria Cruenta

Cineraria cruenta

Cineraria cruenta, often known by its horticultural name Pericallis × hybrida, is a widely cultivated flowering plant. It…

Early-stage cataracts (traditional, related species)Conjunctivitis (traditional, related species)Minor inflammation (topical)

Asteraceae

Cirsium

Cirsium rivulare

Cirsium rivulare, commonly known as the meadow thistle, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

InflammationEdemaLiver dysfunction

Cactaceae

Claret Cup Cactus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus

Echinocereus triglochidiatus, commonly known as the Kingcup Cactus, Claretcup Cactus, or Mound Hedgehog Cactus, is a captivating…

Minor skin irritationsSuperficial woundsDigestive discomfort

Ranunculaceae

Clematis

Clematis viticella

Clematis viticella, commonly known as Italian clematis or Virgin's Bower, is a captivating perennial flowering vine indigenous…

Traditional use for joint painHistorical application for headachesFolk remedy for varicose veins

Various

Clematis Heracleifolia

Clematis heracleifolia

Clematis heracleifolia, often known as the tube clematis or herbaceous clematis, is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant…

InflammationOxidative StressDigestive Discomfort

Ranunculaceae

Clematis Integrifolia

Clematis integrifolia

Clematis integrifolia, commonly known as Bush Clematis, Solitary Clematis, or Solitary Virgin's Bower, is a distinctive…

InflammationPain (topical)Oxidative Stress

Ranunculaceae

Clematis Montana

Clematis montana

Clematis montana, widely recognized as mountain clematis or anemone clematis, is an exceptionally vigorous, deciduous climbing…

Joint pain (traditional)Rheumatism (traditional)Headaches (traditional)

Ranunculaceae

Clematis Recta

Clematis recta

Clematis recta, commonly known as Bush Clematis or Ground Virginsbower, is a deciduous perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Joint Pain (Traditional)Headache (Traditional Topical)Gout (Traditional Topical)

Cleomaceae

Cleome

Cleome hassleriana

Cleome hassleriana, widely recognized as the spider flower or spider plant, is an captivating annual herbaceous species within…

InflammationPainMinor Infections

Pentaphylacaceae

Cleyera Japonica

Cleyera japonica

Cleyera japonica, commonly known as Japanese Cleyera or Sakaki, is a highly esteemed evergreen shrub or small tree native to…

Oxidative stress (potential antioxidant activity)Minor skin irritations (potential astringent effects)Inflammation (theoretical anti-inflammatory properties)

Hydrangeaceae

Climbing Hydrangea

Hydrangea anomala

Hydrangea anomala, commonly known as climbing hydrangea, is an exquisite deciduous perennial vine. It belongs to the family…

Bladder infections (traditional use)Prostate infections (traditional use)Enlarged prostate (traditional use)

Rosaceae

Climbing Rose

Rosa setigera

Rosa setigera, commonly known as the Climbing Rose or Climbing Prairie Rose, is a robust, deciduous perennial vine native to the…

Common cold symptomsMild inflammatory conditionsMinor skin irritations

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Cogon Grass

Imperata cylindrica Red Baron

Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron', popularly known as Japanese Blood Grass or Cogon Grass 'Red Baron', is a visually striking…

NosebleedsBlood in urine (hematuria)Fever

Lamiaceae

Coleus

Solenostemon scutellarioides

Solenostemon scutellarioides, widely recognized as Coleus, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

HypertensionAsthmaChest Pain