Garden Plants

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

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Dasylirion Wheeleri

Dasylirion wheeleri

Dasylirion wheeleri is commonly known as common sotol or desert spoon. It is a striking, large native desert leaf succulent…

Not documented for specific infectious diseasesNot documented for chronic inflammatory conditionsNot documented for metabolic disorders

Various

Daubenya Aurea

Daubenya aurea

Daubenya aurea is a captivating and critically endangered bulbous geophyte. It is a distinctive member of the Hyacinthaceae…

Minor skin irritationsDigestive discomfortOxidative stress

Apiaceae

Daucus Carota

Daucus carota

Daucus carota, commonly known as Wild Carrot or Queen Anne's Lace, is a biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae…

Digestive IssuesBloatingUrinary Calculus

Cupressaceae

Dawn Redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood, is a remarkable deciduous coniferous tree. It belongs to the…

Alzheimer's disease (potential research target)Neurodegenerative disorders (preliminary research)Oxidative stress-related conditions (potential)

Asphodelaceae

Daylily

Hemerocallis hybrida

Daylily, scientifically known as Hemerocallis hybrida, is an enduring herbaceous perennial that graces landscapes with its…

InflammationJoint swelling (mild)Water retention (mild)

Asphodelaceae

Daylily Happy Returns

Hemerocallis happy Returns

Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns', commonly known as Daylily 'Happy Returns', is a distinguished herbaceous perennial cultivar…

Mild inflammation (traditional)Minor digestive upset (traditional)Edema (traditional diuretic)

Asphodelaceae

Daylily Stella de Oro

Hemerocallis stella de Oro

Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro', commonly known as Daylily Stella de Oro, is a highly acclaimed herbaceous perennial cultivar. It…

Inflammation (mild)Oxidative stressMinor digestive upset

Various

Delosperma Cooperi

Delosperma cooperi

Delosperma cooperi, commonly known as Cooper's Hardy Ice Plant or simply Hardy Ice Plant, is a vibrant, mat-forming succulent…

Oxidative stress supportMinor inflammation modulationSkin hydration (topical, theoretical)

Various

Delosperma Nubigenum

Delosperma nubigenum

Delosperma nubigenum, commonly known as Cloud-loving Hardy Ice Plant or Hardy Yellow Ice Plant, is a resilient perennial…

Inflammation (minor)Oxidative StressMinor Skin Irritations

Ranunculaceae

Delphinium Elatum

Delphinium elatum

Delphinium elatum is commonly known as the tall larkspur. It is a striking perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the…

Historically claimed for Intestinal Worms (no scientific support, highly toxic)Historically claimed for Fluid Retention (no scientific support, highly toxic)Historically claimed for Insomnia (no scientific support, highly toxic)

Ranunculaceae

Delphinium Pacific

Delphinium pacific Giants

Delphinium Pacific Giants, a distinguished cultivar group within the genus Delphinium, are magnificent perennial herbs belonging…

None (categorized as highly toxic and unsafe for medicinal use)Historical claims for intestinal worms (unvalidated, dangerous)Historical claims for fluid retention (unvalidated, dangerous)

Various

Desmodium Canadense

Desmodium canadense

Desmodium canadense is commonly known as Showy Ticktrefoil. It is a resilient perennial legume native to North America and…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive discomfort

Hydrangeaceae

Deutzia Scabra

Deutzia scabra

Deutzia scabra is commonly known as Rough Deutzia, Fuzzy Deutzia, or Pride-of-Rochester. It is an elegant deciduous shrub in the…

Minor Skin IrritationsSuperficial WoundsLocalized Inflammation

Various

Dianella Caerulea

Dianella caerulea

Dianella caerulea, commonly known as the Blue Flax Lily, is a highly variable, evergreen perennial plant belonging to the…

✓ Digestive regularity✓ Cellular protection (antioxidant support)✓ Hydration and electrolyte balance

Various

Dianella Tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax-lily or Flax Lily, is a resilient evergreen perennial belonging to the…

No scientifically proven diseases cured by Dianella tasmanicaDigestive irritation (from fruit ingestion - adverse effect, not cure)General wellness support (hypothetical, not evidence-based for this species)

Various

Dianthus Barbatus

Dianthus barbatus

Dianthus barbatus, widely recognized by its common names Sweet William and Sweet John, is a charming herbaceous plant belonging…

InflammationDigestive upsetSkin irritation

Caryophyllaceae

Dianthus Chinensis

Dianthus chinensis

Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Pink or Rainbow Pink, is an exquisite perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Urinary stones (calculi)Amenorrhea (delayed menstruation)

Various

Dianthus Gratianopolitanus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus, commonly known as Cheddar Pink, is a captivating herbaceous perennial celebrated for its ornamental…

Digestive discomfortMild inflammationRespiratory irritation

Caryophyllaceae

Dianthus Ground Cover

Dianthus deltoides

Dianthus deltoides is widely recognized as Maiden Pink, Lady's Cushion, or Meadow Pink. It is a charming perennial herbaceous…

Digestive issues (traditional)Inflammation (traditional)Respiratory issues (traditional)

Caryophyllaceae

Dianthus Pinks

Dianthus plumarius

Dianthus plumarius, commonly known as Pinks, Cottage Pink, Feathered Pink, or Garden Pink, is a charming perennial herbaceous…

FeverKidney stonesUrinary tract infections (UTIs)

Various

Dicentra Eximia

Dicentra eximia

Dicentra eximia, commonly known as Fringed Bleeding Heart or Wild Bleeding Heart, is a captivating native herbaceous perennial…

None (Toxic Plant)Not for Medicinal UseOrnamental Only

Various

Dicentra Formosa

Dicentra formosa

Dicentra formosa, commonly known as Pacific Bleeding Heart, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial native to the temperate…

PainNervousnessAnxiety (shaky nervousness)

Various

Dicentra Spectabilis

Dicentra spectabilis

Dicentra spectabilis, now botanically recognized as Lamprocapnos spectabilis, is an exquisite herbaceous perennial belonging to…

No known human diseases curedPrimarily ornamental, not medicinalToxic, not for therapeutic use

Various

Dietes Grandiflora

Dietes grandiflora

Dietes grandiflora, commonly known as the Large Wild Iris, Fortnight Lily, African Iris, or Fairy Iris, is a striking…

InflammationSkin infectionsWound healing