Garden Plants

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

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Ranunculus Aconitifolius

Ranunculus aconitifolius

Ranunculus aconitifolius, commonly known as Fair Maids of France or Aconite-leaved Buttercup, is an elegant perennial herbaceous…

Rheumatism (external, historically)Neuralgia (external, historically)Arthritis (external, historically)

Various

Ranunculus Repens Pleniflorus

Ranunculus repens Pleniflorus

Ranunculus repens 'Pleniflorus', commonly recognized as the double-flowered creeping buttercup, is a distinguished cultivar…

Rheumatism (historical, dangerous topical use)Neuralgia (historical, dangerous topical use)Arthritis pain (historical, dangerous topical use)

Rosaceae

Raspberry Bush

Rubus idaeus

The Raspberry Bush, scientifically known as Rubus idaeus, is a revered deciduous shrub within the diverse Rosaceae family.…

DysmenorrheaMenorrhagiaDiarrhea

Various

Ratibida Columnifera

Ratibida columnifera

Ratibida columnifera, widely recognized as Mexican Hat or Prairie Coneflower, is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant. It…

HeadachesFeversStomachaches

Zingiberaceae

Red Ginger

Alpinia purpurata

Alpinia purpurata, commonly known as Red Ginger, Ostrich Plume, or Pink Cone Ginger, is an iconic tropical perennial from the…

Minor skin irritationsLocalized inflammationMinor cuts and wounds

Asphodelaceae

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia rooperi

Kniphofia rooperi, commonly known as Rooper's Red Hot Poker or simply Red Hot Poker, is a striking ornamental perennial native…

InflammationMinor WoundsSkin Irritations

Rosaceae

Red Tip Photinia

Photinia fraseri

Photinia × fraseri, commonly known as Red Tip Photinia, is a widely cultivated evergreen hybrid shrub within the Rosaceae…

Inflammation (exploratory)Oxidative stress (exploratory)Minor infections (traditional, genus-specific)

Caprifoliaceae

Red Valerian

Centranthus ruber

Centranthus ruber, commonly known as Red Valerian or Jupiter's Beard, is a striking perennial herb reaching up to 1 meter in…

Mild AnxietyNervousnessInsomnia (mild)

Cornaceae

Red-osier Dogwood

Cornus sericea

Cornus sericea, commonly known as red-osier dogwood, is a resilient deciduous shrub native to a broad expanse of North America,…

FeversInflammationMinor Wounds

Fabaceae

Redbud

Cercis canadensis

The Eastern Redbud, scientifically known as Cercis canadensis, is a captivating deciduous understory tree or large shrub…

DiarrheaMinor skin irritationsInflammation (general)

Various

Rhodanthe Chlorocephala

Rhodanthe chlorocephala

Rhodanthe chlorocephala is commonly known as Pink Everlasting or Paper Daisy. It is an exquisite annual flowering plant in the…

HeadachesFeversSkin irritations

Ericaceae

Rhododendron

Rhododendron ponticum

Rhododendron ponticum is a large, dense evergreen shrub. People commonly call it Common Rhododendron or Pontic Rhododendron. It…

None (toxic plant)Not recommended for therapeutic useCauses severe poisoning

Polygonaceae

Rhubarb

Rheum rhabarbarum

Rhubarb, scientifically known as Rheum rhabarbarum, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family.…

ConstipationDiarrhea (astringent properties)Fever (traditional use for heat clearing)

Araliaceae

Rice Paper Plant

Tetrapanax papyrifer

Tetrapanax papyrifer, commonly known as the Rice Paper Plant, is a striking evergreen shrub or small tree. It is native to…

EdemaScanty urineInsufficient lactation

Iridaceae

River Lily

Hesperantha coccinea

Hesperantha coccinea, commonly known as the Crimson Flag Lily or Kaffir Lily, is a resilient and elegant perennial herb…

No documented efficacy for specific diseasesNot traditionally used for health conditionsAbsence of clinical evidence for therapeutic claims

Brassicaceae

Rock Cress

Aubrieta deltoidea

Aubrieta deltoidea, commonly known as Aubrieta, Rock Cress, Lilacbush, or False Rockcress, is a captivating low-growing,…

Oxidative StressInflammation (cellular)Cellular Damage (oxidative)

Saxifragaceae

Rodgersia

Rodgersia aesculifolia

Rodgersia aesculifolia, commonly known as Chestnut-leaf Rodgersia, is a striking herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

— Not recognized for treating human diseases.— No documented therapeutic applications for specific ailments.— Primarily valued for its ornamental contribution to gardens.

Saxifragaceae

Rodgersia Pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata

Rodgersia pinnata, commonly known as featherleaf rodgersia, is a magnificent herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae…

InflammationOxidative stressRheumatoid arthritis

Various

Rodgersia Podophylla

Rodgersia podophylla

Rodgersia podophylla is a striking herbaceous perennial. People commonly call it fingerleaf rodgersia or bronze-leaf rodgersia.…

Inflammation (topical support)Oxidative stress (cellular protection)Minor skin irritations

Papaveraceae

Romneya

Romneya coulteri

Romneya coulteri, commonly known as Coulter's matilija poppy or California tree poppy, is a spectacular flowering shrub native…

Skin Irritations (traditional, unverified)Minor Wounds (traditional, unverified)Gastrointestinal Discomfort (traditional, unverified)

Various

Romulea Bulbocodium

Romulea bulbocodium

Romulea bulbocodium, commonly known as the 'Spring Crocus' or 'Giant Crocus', is a delightful geophyte belonging to the…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Digestive Upset

Rosaceae

Rosa Palustris

Rosa palustris

Rosa palustris, commonly known as the Swamp Rose or Wild Swamp Rose, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America,…

Common cold symptomsFlu symptomsScurvy prevention

Rosaceae

Rose

Rosa spp.

The Rose, scientifically known as Rosa spp., is a timeless and globally cherished flowering plant in the Rosaceae family. With…

InflammationOxidative stressSkin irritation

Caryophyllaceae

Rose Campion

Lychnis coronaria

Lychnis coronaria, commonly known as Rose Campion, Crown Pink, or Dusty Miller (though this name is also applied to other plants…

Inflammation (minor)Respiratory congestion (mild)Edema (mild)