Garden Plants

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

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Serbian Bellflower

Campanula poscharskyana

Campanula poscharskyana, commonly known as Serbian Bellflower or Trailing Bellflower, is a delightful and robust herbaceous…

Sore throatHoarsenessMinor inflammation

Poaceae

Sesleria Autumnalis

Sesleria autumnalis

Sesleria autumnalis, commonly known as Autumn Moor Grass, is an elegant and resilient cool-season ornamental grass in the…

Mild IndigestionGastritis (mild discomfort)Urinary Discomfort (mild)

Caprifoliaceae

Seven-son Flower

Heptacodium miconioides

Heptacodium miconioides, commonly known as the Seven-Son Flower or Seven-Son Tree, is an exceptional deciduous shrub or small…

No known diseases cured by Heptacodium miconioidesNot a medicinal plant for human healthPrimarily ornamental value

Asteraceae

Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum

The Shasta Daisy is scientifically known as Leucanthemum x superbum. It is a cherished herbaceous perennial celebrated for its…

Minor Wounds (traditional support)Bruises and Sprains (traditional support)Skin Irritations (traditional support)

Iridaceae

Siberian Iris

Iris sibirica

Iris sibirica, commonly known as Siberian Iris, is an elegant and resilient herbaceous perennial in the Iridaceae family. It is…

Not applicable for direct medicinal treatment of human diseases.Primary use is ornamental horticulture and ecological landscaping.Potential for antioxidant research (based on flavonoid content).

Asparagaceae

Siberian Squill

Scilla siberica

Scilla siberica is commonly known as Siberian squill. It is a charming early spring-flowering bulbous perennial. It produces…

Congestive heart failure (historical application)EdemaFluid retention

Malvaceae

Sidalcea Malviflora

Sidalcea malviflora

Sidalcea malviflora, commonly known as checkerbloom, prairie mallow, or pink mallow, is a captivating perennial herbaceous…

Sore throatCoughsBronchitis (mild)

Various

Silene Coronaria

Silene coronaria

Silene coronaria, commonly known as Rose Campion or Dusty Miller, is a captivating herbaceous perennial in the Caryophyllaceae…

Inflammatory conditionsbacterial infectionsfungal infections

Malvaceae

Silk Cotton Tree

Bombax ceiba

Bombax ceiba, widely known as the Red Silk Cotton Tree, Malabar Kapok, or Sumal, is a grand deciduous tree native to the…

DiarrheaDysenteryWounds

Proteaceae

Silky Oak

Grevillea robusta

Grevillea robusta, widely recognized as the Silky Oak or Australian Silver Oak, is an impressive evergreen tree indigenous to…

Not traditionally used for disease treatment due to known toxicityPotential research on antioxidant activityPotential research on anti-inflammatory compounds

Various

Silphium Laciniatum

Silphium laciniatum

Silphium laciniatum, commonly known as the Compass Plant, is a magnificent perennial wildflower native to the prairies and open…

CoughsBronchitisCatarrh

Iridaceae (Iris family)

Sisyrinchium Angustifolium

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Sisyrinchium angustifolium is commonly known as Blue-eyed Grass. It is an enchanting perennial herbaceous plant in the…

Mild respiratory discomfortsMinor digestive upsetsMild inflammation

Iridaceae

Sisyrinchium Striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum

Sisyrinchium striatum, often known as Pale Yellow-eyed Grass or Satin Flower, is a captivating herbaceous perennial native to…

Oxidative Stress (Hypothetical)Minor Inflammations (Speculative)Mild Digestive Discomfort (Unconfirmed)

Rutaceae

Skimmia Japonica

Skimmia japonica

Skimmia japonica is a highly ornamental evergreen shrub native to the temperate forests of Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.…

Inflammatory conditions (external, traditional Skimmia genus use)Rheumatic pain (external, traditional Skimmia anquetilia use)Microbial infections (in vitro activity of Skimmia extracts)

Hydrangeaceae

Slender Deutzia

Deutzia gracilis

Deutzia gracilis is a captivating deciduous shrub. People commonly call it slender Deutzia or Japanese Snow Flower. People prize…

Primarily ornamental, not traditionally used for specific disease treatmentHypothetical oxidative stress supportPotential minor inflammatory response modulation

Anacardiaceae

Smoke Bush

Cotinus coggygria

The Smoke Bush, scientifically known as Cotinus coggygria, is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree belonging to the…

DysenteryDiarrheaWounds

Asteraceae

Sneezewort

Achillea ptarmica

Achillea ptarmica, commonly referred to as Sneezewort, is a distinctive perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the expansive…

Nasal congestionHeadachesToothache

Solanaceae

Solanum Rantonnetii

Lycianthes rantonnetii

Lycianthes rantonnetii, commonly known as Blue Potato Bush or Paraguay Nightshade, is an enchanting, fast-growing evergreen…

Oxidative stress-related conditions (potential support)Free radical damage (potential mitigation)Cellular aging (potential anti-aging effects)

Primulaceae

Soldanella

Soldanella alpina

Soldanella alpina, commonly known as the Alpine Snowbell, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant in the Primulaceae family.…

Respiratory discomfortCoughsBronchial congestion

Asteraceae (Daisy family)

Solidago

Solidago rugosa

Solidago rugosa, commonly known as rough-stemmed goldenrod or wrinkleleaf goldenrod, is a robust and resilient perennial herb…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Kidney Stones (supportive)Bladder Inflammation (Cystitis)

Ericaceae

Sourwood

Oxydendrum arboreum

Oxydendrum arboreum, commonly known as the Sourwood tree or Lily-of-the-Valley tree, is a distinctive deciduous tree belonging…

Minor digestive discomfortSore throat reliefCough soothing

Bignoniaceae

Southern Catalpa

Catalpa bignonioides

Catalpa bignonioides, widely recognized as the Southern Catalpa, Indian Bean Tree, or Cigar Tree, is a striking deciduous tree.…

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2HyperglycemiaGastric Diseases

Ericaceae

Spanish Heather

Daboecia cantabrica

Daboecia cantabrica, commonly known as St. Daboec's Heath or Irish Heath, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to the…

No established traditional curesNo scientifically proven treatmentsPotential for antioxidant support (preliminary research)

Lauraceae

Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

Lindera benzoin is commonly known as Spicebush or Wild Allspice. It is an elegant deciduous shrub in the Lauraceae family. It is…

Common ColdFeverIndigestion