Garden Plants

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

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Echium Vulgare

Echium vulgare

Echium vulgare, commonly known as Viper's Bugloss, Blueweed, or Adderwort, is a striking herbaceous biennial plant in the…

InflammationOxidative stressBacterial infections (in vitro)

Caprifoliaceae

Edward Goucher Abelia

Abelia edward Goucher

Abelia x grandiflora 'Edward Goucher', also known as Abelia Edward Goucher or 'Edward Goucher' Glossy Abelia, is a hybrid shrub…

No documented medicinal efficacyNot used in traditional medicine for disease treatmentNo scientific evidence for curing diseases

Solanaceae

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Eggplant, scientifically known as Solanum melongena, is a culturally significant member of the Solanaceae family. This…

Type 2 Diabetes (management)Hypertension (blood pressure management)Hyperlipidemia (cholesterol reduction)

Elaeagnaceae

Elaeagnus Pungens

Elaeagnus pungens

Elaeagnus pungens, commonly known as Thorny Elaeagnus, Silverberry, or Oleaster, is a remarkably resilient evergreen shrub in…

Supports digestive healthAlleviates oxidative stressBoosts immune system function

Iridaceae

Eleutherine Bulbosa

Eleutherine bulbosa

Eleutherine bulbosa, commonly known as Bulbous Eleutherine or 'Red Bulb Lily' for its distinct coloration, is a fascinating…

Sore ThroatPertussis (Whooping Cough)Boils

Rubiaceae

Emmenopterys Henryi

Emmenopterys henryi

Emmenopterys henryi, also known as Henry's Emmenopterys or the Wonderful Tree, is a deciduous tree in the large family…

No specific diseases are currently known to be cured by Emmenopterys henryi.Potential for oxidative stress-related conditions (hypothetical).Potential for inflammatory conditions (hypothetical).

Ericaceae

Enkianthus Campanulatus

Enkianthus campanulatus

Enkianthus campanulatus, commonly known as Bellflower Enkianthus or Japanese Enkianthus, is a distinguished deciduous shrub in…

General Oxidative Stress (potential antioxidant support)Mild Inflammatory Responses (hypothetical anti-inflammatory action)Minor Circulatory Support (theoretical capillary benefits)

Musaceae

Ensete Ventricosum

Ensete ventricosum

Ensete ventricosum, widely known as the Ethiopian banana or false banana, is a magnificent herbaceous monocotyledonous plant…

Bone fracturesBack painJoint displacement

Asphodelaceae

Eremurus

Eremurus robustus

Eremurus robustus, also known as the giant foxtail lily or desert candle, is a majestic perennial herbaceous plant native to the…

Inflammation (traditional use)Edema (traditional use)Minor urinary discomfort (traditional use)

Asteraceae

Erigeron

Erigeron karvinskianus

Erigeron karvinskianus, widely recognized as Mexican fleabane or Mexican daisy, is a resilient perennial herb in the diverse…

InflammationPain (analgesia)Cough

Various

Erigeron Speciosus

Erigeron speciosus

Erigeron speciosus, commonly known as Aspen Fleabane, Showy Fleabane, or Oregon Wild-Daisy, is a resilient perennial herbaceous…

Gastrointestinal discomfortOxidative stressMinor inflammation

Various

Eryngium Alpinum

Eryngium alpinum

Eryngium alpinum, also known as Alpine Sea Holly or Queen of the Alps, is an exquisite herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae…

InflammationOxidative stressIndigestion

Various

Eryngium Bourgatii

Eryngium bourgatii

Eryngium bourgatii, commonly known as Mediterranean Sea Holly, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Metabolic SyndromeType 2 Diabetes MellitusDyslipidemia

Various

Eryngium Giganteum

Eryngium giganteum

Eryngium giganteum, commonly known as Miss Willmott's Ghost or Giant Sea Holly, is a captivating herbaceous perennial in the…

Urinary tract issuesInflammationIndigestion

Apiaceae

Eryngium Planum

Eryngium planum

Eryngium planum, commonly known as Blue Eryngo or Flat Sea Holly, is a striking perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. This…

Menstrual cramps (Dysmenorrhea)Urinary tract infections (UTIs)Bronchitis

Escalloniaceae

Escallonia

Escallonia rubra

Escallonia rubra, commonly known as Red Escallonia or Redclaws, is a captivating broadleaf evergreen shrub native to the…

Oxidative Stress (potential)Inflammation (potential)Minor Skin Irritations (topical potential)

Papaveraceae

Eschscholzia

Eschscholzia californica garden

Eschscholzia californica, commonly known as the California poppy, is a striking herbaceous plant belonging to the Papaveraceae…

InsomniaAnxietyNervous tension

Various

Eupatorium Maculatum

Eupatorium maculatum

Eupatorium maculatum, commonly known as Joe Pye Weed or Spotted Joe Pye Weed, is a magnificent herbaceous perennial native to a…

Kidney complaintsPainful urinationRheumatism

Asteraceae

Eupatorium Purpureum

Eupatorium purpureum

Eupatorium purpureum, commonly known as Gravel Root or Joe Pye Weed, is a statuesque herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Renal calculi (kidney stones)Urinary tract infectionsBladder infections

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Characias

Euphorbia characias

Euphorbia characias, commonly known as Mediterranean spurge, is a robust evergreen perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean…

Oxidative Stress Related Conditions (potential support)Bacterial Infections (potential antimicrobial action)Fungal Infections (potential antifungal action)

Euphorbiaceae

Euphorbia Diamond Frost

Euphorbia hypericifolia

Euphorbia hypericifolia, also known by its cultivar name Euphorbia Diamond Frost, is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant often…

Skin Inflammation (external, traditional)Minor Cuts (external, traditional)Insect Bites (external, traditional)

Caprifoliaceae

European Honeysuckle

Lonicera periclymenum

Lonicera periclymenum, commonly known as Woodbine or Honeysuckle, is a robust, deciduous woody climbing vine belonging to the…

CoughsColdsBronchitis

Aristolochiaceae

European Wild Ginger

Asarum europaeum

Asarum europaeum, commonly known as European wild ginger or hazelwort, is a distinctive rhizomatous perennial herb belonging to…

Respiratory Congestion (historical)Coughs (historical)Bronchitis (historical)

Pentaphylacaceae

Eurya Japonica

Eurya japonica

Eurya japonica, also known as Japanese Eurya or Sakaki, is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree in the family…

General wellness supportDigestive comfort (as a mild tea)Oxidative stress (potential antioxidant activity)