Garden Plants

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

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Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

Spinach, botanically known as Spinacia oleracea, is a highly valued leafy green flowering plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae…

Anemia (iron deficiency)OsteoporosisAge-related macular degeneration

Rosaceae

Spiraea Goldflame

Spiraea japonica Goldflame

Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame', a vibrant cultivar within the Rosaceae family, is a compact, deciduous shrub celebrated primarily…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Rosaceae

Spiraea Tomentosa

Spiraea tomentosa

Spiraea tomentosa, commonly known as Steeplebush or Hardhack, is a distinctive deciduous shrub belonging to the Rosaceae family.…

DiarrheaDysenteryFevers

Rosaceae

Spirea

Spiraea japonica

Spiraea japonica, widely recognized as Japanese Spiraea or Japanese Meadowsweet, is a resilient deciduous shrub originating from…

Oxidative stress (potential, based on phytochemicals)Minor inflammation (potential, based on phytochemicals)Minor skin irritations (traditional, related species, external)

Stachyuraceae

Stachyurus Praecox

Stachyurus praecox

Stachyurus praecox, commonly known as early-flowering stachyurus or spring-flowering stachyurus, is a captivating deciduous…

None currently recognized for medicinal use.Oxidative stress (hypothetical research area for antioxidant compounds).Capillary fragility (hypothetical, based on potential flavonoid content).

Rubiaceae

Star Flower

Pentas lanceolata

Pentas lanceolata, commonly known as Egyptian Starcluster, is a captivating perennial herb or subshrub native to the tropical…

Inflammation (potential relief)Oxidative Stress (cellular protection)Minor Infections (antimicrobial potential)

Oxalidaceae

Star Fruit

Averrhoa carambola

Averrhoa carambola, widely recognized as star fruit or carambola, is a captivating tropical fruit tree belonging to the…

Oxidative stressHyperglycemia (management)Hypertension (blood pressure regulation)

Apocynaceae

Star Jasmine

Trachelospermum jasminoides

Trachelospermum jasminoides, commonly known as Star Jasmine or Confederate Jasmine, is a highly esteemed evergreen woody vine…

Rheumatic painJoint inflammationFever

Magnoliaceae

Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

Magnolia stellata, commonly known as the Star Magnolia, is a captivating deciduous shrub or small tree native to the mountainous…

Anxiety disorders (mild to moderate)Insomnia (mild)Inflammatory conditions

Asparagaceae

Star-of-Bethlehem

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum, commonly recognized as the Star-of-Bethlehem or Sleepydick, is a captivating yet often invasive bulbous…

Localized Inflammation (external)Minor Pain (external)Skin Irritations (external)

Plumbaginaceae

Statice Sinuata

Limonium sinuatum

Limonium sinuatum, commonly known as Statice or Waved Sea-holly, is a resilient annual or short-lived perennial. It belongs to…

Minor Skin IrritationsMild InflammationSmall Cuts and Abrasions

Asteraceae

Stevia

Stevia rebaudiana

Stevia rebaudiana, commonly known as stevia, is a diminutive perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family, the same…

Type 2 Diabetes ManagementHypertension SupportObesity Prevention

Poaceae

Stipa Tenuissima

Stipa tenuissima

Stipa tenuissima is now more accurately classified as Nassella tenuissima. It is a captivating perennial ornamental grass in the…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Brassicaceae

Stock Flower

Matthiola incana

Stock Flower, scientifically designated as Matthiola incana, is a captivating flowering plant. It is native to the Mediterranean…

Type 2 Diabetes (potential management)Oxidative Stress (mitigation)Certain Cancers (potential cytotoxic effect on cells)

Various

Stokesia Laevis

Stokesia laevis

Stokesia laevis, commonly known as Stokes' aster or cornflower aster, is an exquisite perennial herbaceous plant indigenous to…

Not applicable – primarily ornamentalNo documented medicinal claimsInsufficient evidence for human health applications

Amaryllidaceae

Storm Cloud Agapanthus

Agapanthus storm Cloud

Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud', a distinguished cultivar within the genus Agapanthus, is a captivating perennial plant belonging to…

Inflammation (traditionally addressed)Heart disease (traditional use, Agapanthus species)Paralysis (traditional use, Agapanthus species)

Plantaginaceae

Straw Foxglove

Digitalis lutea

Digitalis lutea, commonly known as the straw foxglove or yellow foxglove, is an elegant herbaceous species typically functioning…

Weakened heart conditions (under strict medical supervision)Congestive heart failure (managed by professionals)Edema (fluid retention)

Rosaceae

Strawberry

Fragaria × ananassa

Fragaria × ananassa, commonly known as the garden strawberry, is a remarkable herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae family.…

Oxidative stress managementInflammation reductionCardiovascular disease risk mitigation

Ericaceae

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus unedo

Arbutus unedo, widely recognized as the Strawberry Tree, is a captivating evergreen shrub or small tree. It belongs to the…

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)Inflammation

Papaveraceae (Poppy Family)

Stylophorum Diphyllum

Stylophorum diphyllum

Stylophorum diphyllum is widely recognized as Celandine Poppy or Wood Poppy. It is an enchanting herbaceous perennial in the…

WartsSkin Irritations (minor, topical)Topical Infections (minor, antiseptic potential)

Annonaceae

Sugar Apple

Annona squamosa

Annona squamosa, widely recognized as sugar-apple, custard apple, or Sitaphal in various regions, is a prominent fruit-bearing…

Diabetes (traditional/research)Parasitic infectionsMalaria (traditional)

Asparagaceae (formerly Funkiaceae or Liliaceae)

Sum And Substance Hosta

Hosta sum and Substance

Hosta 'Sum and Substance' stands as a truly iconic and highly coveted cultivar within the genus Hosta, celebrated for its…

No documented human diseases treatedNot for therapeutic useOrnamental plant only

Clethraceae

Summersweet

Clethra barbinervis

Clethra barbinervis, commonly known as Japanese Summersweet or Japanese Pepper, is an elegant deciduous shrub or small tree…

Inflammatory conditions (mild)Oxidative stressMinor skin irritations

Asteraceae

Sunflower Giant

Helianthus annuus Giant

The Sunflower Giant, or Helianthus annuus 'Giant', is a majestic annual. People know it for its impressive height and massive…

HypercholesterolemiaOxidative StressSkin Inflammation