Garden Plants

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

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Helianthemum

Helianthemum nummularium

Helianthemum nummularium is commonly known as Common Rock-rose or Sunrose. It is a captivating, low-growing perennial subshrub…

DiarrheaDysenteryMinor Wounds

Various

Helianthus Maximiliani

Helianthus maximiliani

Helianthus maximiliani, commonly known as Maximilian sunflower, is an impressive and robust perennial species native to the vast…

Oxidative Stress SupportInflammation SupportDigestive Health Support

Various

Helianthus Mollis

Helianthus mollis

Helianthus mollis, commonly known as Ashy Sunflower or Downy Sunflower, is a captivating perennial forb indigenous to the…

FeverMalaria (traditionally)Colds

Various

Helianthus Salicifolius

Helianthus salicifolius

Helianthus salicifolius, commonly known as the Willow-leaved Sunflower, is a truly distinctive and elegant herbaceous perennial…

Oxidative stressMild inflammationMinor respiratory complaints

Asteraceae

Helichrysum Bracteatum

Helichrysum bracteatum

Helichrysum bracteatum, commonly recognized as the strawflower or everlasting flower, is a resplendent annual or short-lived…

Traditionally for Minor Skin IrritationsTraditionally for Superficial WoundsTraditional Anti-inflammatory Support

Various

Heliopsis Helianthoides

Heliopsis helianthoides

Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly known as False Sunflower or Smooth Oxeye, is a robust and cheerful herbaceous perennial. It is…

Its primary value is ornamental and ecological, not curative.Not traditionally prescribed for specific ailments in major pharmacopoeias.

Boraginaceae

Heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

Heliotropium arborescens, commonly known as Heliotrope or Garden Heliotrope, is a charming tender perennial often cultivated as…

None (Heliotropium arborescens is highly toxic)Not for medicinal treatment of any diseaseCauses severe liver damage, not a cure

Various

Helleborus Argutifolius

Helleborus argutifolius

Helleborus argutifolius, commonly known as Corsican hellebore or holly-leaved hellebore, is a robust and captivating evergreen…

Historical Purgative (severe and dangerous effects)Traditional Emetic (highly toxic, causes severe vomiting)Ancient Diuretic (due to irritant properties, not safe)

Ranunculaceae

Helleborus Foetidus

Helleborus foetidus

Helleborus foetidus, commonly known as Stinking Hellebore or Bear's-foot, is a resilient evergreen perennial belonging to the…

Parasitic Worms (historical anthelmintic, highly dangerous)Severe Constipation (historical purgative, unsafe)Edema (historical diuretic, unproven and toxic)

Various

Helleborus Lividus

Helleborus lividus

Helleborus lividus, commonly known as the Majorcan hellebore, is a captivating evergreen perennial native exclusively to the…

NONE - Helleborus lividus has no safe medicinal applications.Melancholy (historical, highly toxic)Mania (historical, highly toxic)

Ranunculaceae

Helleborus Orientalis

Helleborus orientalis

Helleborus orientalis, commonly known as the Lenten rose or Oriental hellebore, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant…

Historically claimed for Melancholia (with H. niger, highly toxic)Historically claimed for Severe Constipation (highly toxic, dangerous)Historically claimed for Intestinal Parasites (highly toxic, dangerous)

Ranunculaceae

Helleborus Viridis

Helleborus viridis

Helleborus viridis, commonly known as Green Hellebore, is an alluring herbaceous perennial. It is native to the woodlands and…

Constipation (Historical Purgative Use)Intestinal Parasites (Historical Anthelmintic)Edema (Historical Diuretic/Cardiac)

Crassulaceae

Hen and Chicks

Sempervivum

Sempervivum, commonly known as Hen and Chicks or Houseleeks, are a captivating genus of approximately 40-50 species of…

Minor BurnsInsect StingsWarts

Plantaginaceae

Herb Plant

Antirrhinum majus

Antirrhinum majus, commonly known as Snapdragon, is a captivating herbaceous perennial. Growers often cultivate it as an annual.…

InflammationGastrointestinal disturbancesSkin irritations

Various

Herbertia Lahue

Herbertia lahue

Herbertia lahue is a captivating and relatively rare bulbous perennial and an exquisite member of the Iridaceae family. It is…

FeverBloatingStress

Various

Hesperaloe Parviflora

Hesperaloe parviflora

Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly recognized as Red Yucca or Hummingbird Yucca, is a distinctive succulent originating from the…

None (Primarily ornamental)Horticultural appealErosion prevention

Saxifragaceae

Heuchera Americana

Heuchera americana

Heuchera Americana, widely recognized as American Alumroot or Coral Bells, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Minor WoundsSuperficial BleedingSkin Irritations

Saxifragaceae

Heuchera Villosa

Heuchera villosa

Heuchera villosa, commonly known as Hairy Alumroot, is a robust, herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family.…

Minor woundsSkin inflammationGingivitis

Various

Heucherella Alba

Heucherella alba

Heucherella 'Alba', affectionately known as 'Foamy Bells', is a graceful perennial hybrid resulting from a cross between…

Inflammatory conditions (hypothetical, topical)Oxidative stress (hypothetical, cellular)Minor skin irritations (hypothetical, topical)

Ericaceae (Heath family)

Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as the Highbush Blueberry, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to eastern North America,…

Oxidative StressCardiovascular Disease (prevention)Cognitive Decline (age-related)

Cupressaceae

Hinoki Cypress

Chamaecyparis obtusa

Chamaecyparis obtusa, commonly known as the Hinoki cypress, is a majestic evergreen conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae…

AnxietyStressFungal infections

Aquifoliaceae

Holly

Ilex aquifolium

Ilex aquifolium, widely recognized as the common holly, European holly, or English holly, is a distinguished species of…

Fevers (traditional folk remedy)Rheumatic pain (topical traditional)Coughs (traditional folk remedy)

Various

Homeria Collina

Homeria collina

Homeria collina, commonly known as Cape Tulip, is a strikingly beautiful yet highly toxic perennial cormous plant native to the…

No established medicinal usesKnown to cause poisoning, does not cure diseaseNot recommended for any therapeutic application

Fabaceae

Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos, commonly known as the Honey Locust, is a distinctive, fast-growing deciduous tree in the Fabaceae family.…

Constipation (mild, traditional)Inflammation (topical, traditional)Minor wounds (topical, traditional)