Garden Plants

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

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Digitalis

Digitalis grandiflora

Digitalis grandiflora, commonly known as the Digitalis Garden or Yellow Foxglove, is an exquisite perennial herbaceous plant…

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)Atrial FibrillationAtrial Flutter

Plantaginaceae

Digitalis Strawberry Foxglove

Digitalis x mertonensis

Digitalis x mertonensis, commonly known as Strawberry Foxglove, is a striking perennial hybrid. It results from a cross between…

Congestive Heart FailureAtrial FibrillationAtrial Flutter

Various

Dimorphotheca Sinuata

Dimorphotheca sinuata

Dimorphotheca sinuata, commonly known as Cape Marigold or Namaqualand Daisy, is a vibrant annual herbaceous species native to…

InflammationSkin rashesWound healing

Various

Diplarrhena Moraea

Diplarrhena moraea

Diplarrhena moraea, commonly known as the Butterfly Flag Iris, is an elegant herbaceous perennial native to southeastern…

Minor achesPainsInflammation

Hamamelidaceae

Disanthus Cercidifolius

Disanthus cercidifolius

Disanthus cercidifolius, commonly known as the Katsura shrub or Redbud Hazel, is a captivating deciduous shrub in the…

Ornamental

Colchicaceae

Disporum

Disporum cantoniense

Disporum cantoniense, also known as Chinese Fairy Bells, is an elegant perennial herbaceous plant in the Colchicaceae family. It…

Respiratory ailmentsFeverEdema

Primulaceae

Dodecatheon

Primula meadia

Dodecatheon, now scientifically classified as Primula meadia and widely recognized as shooting star, is an elegant perennial…

Traditional cold reliefFever management (traditional)Respiratory discomfort (traditional)

Liliaceae

Dogtooth Violet

Erythronium dens-canis

Erythronium dens-canis, commonly known as Dogtooth Violet, is a captivating perennial plant in the Liliaceae family. It…

Mild fluid retention (traditional use only)Symptoms of common cold (folk remedy)Low-grade fevers (traditional diaphoretic)

Cornaceae

Dogwood

Cornus florida

The Flowering Dogwood, Cornus florida, is an iconic deciduous understory tree indigenous to the eastern United States, parts of…

DiarrheaDysenteryFevers

Various

Doronicum Orientale

Doronicum orientale

Doronicum orientale, commonly known as Leopard's Bane, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae…

Mild osteoarthritisMuscle strainsSprains

Nyssaceae

Dove Tree

Davidia involucrata

Known as the Dove Tree or 'Handkerchief Tree,' Davidia involucrata is a captivating deciduous species in the Nyssaceae family,…

No widely documented traditional or modern medicinal usesPotential antioxidant research applicationsExploratory anti-inflammatory studies

Various

Drimiopsis Maculata

Drimiopsis maculata

Drimiopsis maculata, commonly known as African Hosta, Leopard Plant, or Little White Soldiers, is a bulbous geophyte in the…

PainFeverStomach Ailments (children)

Droseraceae

Drosera

Drosera capensis

Drosera capensis, commonly known as the Cape Sundew, is a captivating perennial carnivorous plant native to the wetlands and…

BronchitisPersistent coughsSpasmodic coughs

Pinaceae

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

Picea glauca Conica

The Dwarf Alberta Spruce, botanically known as Picea glauca 'Conica', is a highly prized coniferous evergreen cultivar derived…

Colds (traditional)Coughs (traditional)Bronchitis (traditional)

Liliaceae

Easter Lily

Lilium longiflorum

Lilium longiflorum, commonly known as the Easter Lily, is an iconic monocotyledonous flowering plant in the Liliaceae family.…

Dry coughSore throatChronic bronchitis (symptomatic relief)

Thymelaeaceae

Eastern Leatherwood

Dirca palustris

Dirca palustris, also known as Eastern Leatherwood, is a distinctive, resilient deciduous shrub native to moist woodland…

Not for internal medicinal use due to toxicityAvoidance of toxic exposureManagement of contact dermatitis (via avoidance)

Crassulaceae

Echeveria

Echeveria agavoides

Echeveria agavoides, commonly known as "Lipstick Echeveria" or "Wax Agave," is a striking succulent belonging to the…

No established traditional medicinal usesOrnamental value for psychological well-beingPotential minor skin hydration (topical)

Various

Echeveria Elegans

Echeveria elegans

Echeveria elegans, commonly known as Mexican Hens and Chicks, Mexican Gem, Mexican Ghost Plant, or White Mexican Rose, is a…

Inflammation (traditional)Skin irritations (traditional)Fever (traditional)

Asteraceae

Echinacea

Echinacea angustifolia

Echinacea angustifolia, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Purple Coneflower, is a resilient perennial herb indigenous to the…

Common ColdUpper Respiratory Tract InfectionsFlu Symptoms

Asteraceae

Echinacea Magnus

Echinacea purpurea Magnus

Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' is a distinguished cultivar of the purple coneflower. This robust perennial herbaceous plant,…

Common ColdUpper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTIs)Flu (Influenza) Symptoms

Asteraceae

Echinacea Pallida

Echinacea pallida

Echinacea pallida, commonly known as Pale Purple Coneflower, is a striking herbaceous perennial native to the central and…

Common ColdInfluenzaRespiratory Tract Infections

Asteraceae

Echinacea Purpurea

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as purple coneflower, is a captivating perennial herb belonging to the expansive Asteraceae…

Common coldInfluenzaUpper respiratory tract infections

Asteraceae

Echinacea White

Echinacea purpurea Alba

Echinacea purpurea Alba, commonly known as White Echinacea, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. This…

Common ColdInfluenzaUpper Respiratory Infections

Various

Echinops Bannaticus

Echinops bannaticus

Echinops Bannaticus, commonly known as the Globe Thistle or Blue Globe Thistle, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant…

InflammationDigestive upsetSkin irritation