Garden Plants

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

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Sanicula Europaea

Sanicula europaea

Sanicula europaea, commonly known as the European black snakeroot or wood sanicle, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Minor cuts and abrasionsSuperficial woundsInflammation (topical and internal)

Asteraceae

Santolina

Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina chamaecyparissus, commonly known as Lavender Cotton, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean…

Minor cutsSkin abrasionsLocalized inflammation

Various

Saponaria Ocymoides

Saponaria ocymoides

Saponaria ocymoides, commonly known as Rock Soapwort or Trailing Soapwort, is a charming perennial herb native to the…

Bronchial congestionExcess mucusFluid retention

Theaceae

Sasanqua Camellia

Camellia sasanqua

Camellia sasanqua, commonly known as Sasanqua Camellia, is an elegant evergreen shrub or small tree indigenous to the southern…

Oxidative StressInflammationDry Skin

Saxifragaceae

Saxifraga

Saxifraga x arendsii

Saxifraga x arendsii is commonly known as the Mossy Saxifrage or Arends' Saxifrage. It is a popular hybrid cultivar renowned for…

Minor inflammationOxidative stressSuperficial wounds

Saxifragaceae

Saxifraga Paniculata

Saxifraga paniculata

Saxifraga paniculata, commonly known as Alpine Saxifrage or Encrusted Saxifrage, is a charming and resilient perennial plant…

Kidney stones (traditional use)Urinary tract infections (symptomatic relief, traditional use)Gravel in urinary tract (traditional use)

Various

Saxifraga Umbrosa

Saxifraga umbrosa

Saxifraga umbrosa, commonly known as the Pyrenean saxifrage or London pride, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the…

Minor skin irritationsMild inflammationOxidative stress

Caprifoliaceae

Scabiosa Caucasica

Scabiosa caucasica

Scabiosa caucasica, commonly known as Caucasian pincushion or Caucasian scabiosa, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It is native…

InflammationOxidative stressMinor wounds

Goodeniaceae

Scaevola

Scaevola aemula

Scaevola aemula, commonly known as the "fan flower" or "fairy fan flower," is a captivating flowering plant. It is native to the…

Skin inflammationMinor woundsCuts

Lamiaceae

Scarlet Sage

Salvia coccinea

Salvia coccinea, commonly known as tropical sage, scarlet sage, or blood sage, is a perennial herb native to the southern United…

Sore throatCoughBronchitis (mild)

Theaceae

Schima Wallichii

Schima wallichii

Schima wallichii, commonly known as Gugertree or Needlewood, is an imposing evergreen tree within the Theaceae family,…

Superficial WoundsMinor AbrasionsSkin Rashes

Iridaceae

Schizostylis

Schizostylis coccinea

Schizostylis coccinea, commonly known as the Kaffir Lily or Scarlet Kaffir Lily, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native…

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

Various

Scilla Peruviana

Scilla peruviana

Scilla peruviana, commonly known as the Portuguese squill or Peruvian lily, is a striking bulbous perennial native to the…

None for direct therapeutic use due to extreme toxicityCardiovascular insufficiency (research target for glycosides)Certain neoplastic conditions (for cytotoxic compounds)

Plumbaginaceae

Sea Lavender

Limonium perezii

Limonium perezii is a captivating evergreen perennial in the Plumbaginaceae family. People commonly know it as Sea Lavender or…

Minor Wounds (topical)Skin Irritations (topical)Sore Throats (gargle, traditional)

Crassulaceae

Sedum Autumn Joy

Hylotelephium autumn Joy

Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy', commonly known as Sedum 'Autumn Joy' or Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy', is a highly popular and widely…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Various

Sedum Kamtschaticum

Sedum kamtschaticum

Sedum Kamtschaticum, commonly known as Kamschatka Stonecrop or Goldilocks Stonecrop, is a robust and highly ornamental succulent…

Oxidative stressInflammationMinor cuts and wounds

Various

Sedum Spectabile

Sedum spectabile

Hylotelephium spectabile, commonly known as 'Autumn Joy' or 'Showy Stonecrop', is a perennial succulent herb native to…

InflammationOxidative stressMinor wounds

Various

Sedum Spurium

Sedum spurium

Sedum Spurium, widely recognized as Caucasian Stonecrop or Two-row Stonecrop, is a robust, mat-forming succulent perennial. It…

Minor CutsAbrasionsMinor Burns

Various

Sedum Telephium

Sedum telephium

Sedum telephium, commonly known as orpine or dragon's blood, is a succulent perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family…

Minor cutsAbrasionsSuperficial burns

Various

Selinum Wallichianum

Selinum wallichianum

Selinum wallichianum, commonly known as Wallich's Milk Parsley, is an herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Apiaceae…

ArthritisMusculoskeletal painHeadaches

Crassulaceae

Sempervivum

Sempervivum arachnoideum

Sempervivum arachnoideum, widely recognized as Cobweb Houseleek or Spiderweb Hens and Chicks, is a distinctive succulent…

Minor WoundsCutsScrapes

Crassulaceae

Sempervivum Calcareum

Sempervivum calcareum

Sempervivum calcareum, commonly recognized as Limestone Houseleek or Hen and Chicks, is a captivating perennial succulent…

Minor Skin InflammationsSuperficial WoundsMinor Burns (First Degree)

Asteraceae

Senecio Cineraria

Senecio cineraria

Senecio Cineraria, commonly known as Dusty Miller or Silver Groundsel, is a captivating subshrub celebrated for its distinctive…

Cataracts (traditional use)Conjunctivitis (traditional use)Corneal opacities (traditional use)

Various

Senecio Vira-Vira

Senecio vira-vira

Senecio Vira-Vira, a captivating perennial herb, is a resilient native of the high-altitude regions of the Andes. It is found…

Arthritis (topical)Rheumatism (topical)Muscle pain (topical)