Garden Plants

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

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Androcymbium Melanthioides

Androcymbium melanthioides

Androcymbium melanthioides, often recognized as the Autumn Lily or Cape Lily, is a captivating geophyte species within the…

Rheumatic painInflammatory conditionsSkin infections

Various

Andromeda Polifolia

Andromeda polifolia

Andromeda polifolia is commonly known as Bog Rosemary or Marsh Andromeda. It is a distinctive low-growing evergreen shrub in the…

Grayanotoxin PoisoningBradycardia (Toxic-induced)Hypotension (Toxic-induced)

Ranunculaceae

Anemone Blanda

Anemone blanda

Anemone blanda, widely recognized as the Balkan Anemone or Grecian Windflower, is a charming and resilient perennial herb in the…

Inflammation (topical research interest)Pain relief (topical research interest)Rheumatic conditions (historical related use)

Various

Anemone Coronaria

Anemone coronaria

Anemone coronaria, commonly known as Poppy Anemone, Windflower, or Spanish Marigold, is a captivating herbaceous perennial…

No safe direct therapeutic use for human diseases due to toxicityTraditional use for anxiety (highly discouraged due to poisoning risk)Potential antioxidant compound research (not for plant consumption)

Various

Anemone Hupehensis

Anemone hupehensis

Anemone hupehensis, commonly known as Japanese Anemone or Chinese Anemone, is a graceful herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

InflammationArthritisRheumatoid Arthritis

Various

Anemone Nemorosa

Anemone nemorosa

Anemone nemorosa, commonly known as Wood Anemone or Windflower, is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family…

Rheumatic pain (historical, topical, with severe risk)Gout (historical, topical, with severe risk)Headaches (folkloric, unproven, dangerous)

Various

Anemone Sylvestris

Anemone sylvestris

Anemone sylvestris, widely recognized as Snowdrop Anemone or Snowdrop Windflower, is a delightful herbaceous perennial belonging…

AnxietyRestlessnessNervous Tension

Various

Anemone Tomentosa

Anemone tomentosa

Anemone Tomentosa, commonly known as the Grapeleaf Anemone or Chinese Anemone, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to the…

Digestive discomfortInflammatory conditionsGastrointestinal spasms

Various

Anethum Graveolens

Anethum graveolens

Anethum graveolens, commonly known as dill, is a fragrant annual herb in the Apiaceae family. This delicate plant usually grows…

Abdominal discomfortColic (infantile and adult)Flatulence

Solanaceae

Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansia arborea

Brugmansia arborea, commonly known as Angel's Trumpet, is a striking flowering shrub or small tree native to the high-altitude…

Headaches (traditional topical application)Localized Pain (traditional topical application)Spiritual Ailments (traditional ceremonial use)

Various

Angelica Archangelica

Angelica archangelica

Angelica archangelica, commonly known as Garden Angelica or Wild Celery, is a majestic biennial herb belonging to the Apiaceae…

IndigestionFlatulenceBloating

Various

Angelica Gigas

Angelica gigas

Angelica gigas Nakai, commonly known as Korean Dang-gui, is a robust perennial herb in the Apiaceae family. It is native to the…

Memory lossPain (chronic and acute)Cerebral ischemia

Plantaginaceae

Angelonia

Angelonia angustifolia

Angelonia angustifolia, widely recognized as Summer Snapdragon or Narrowleaf Angelonia, is an enchanting herbaceous perennial…

Inflammation (exploratory)Microbial infections (preliminary)Oxidative stress (antioxidant potential)

Lamiaceae

Anise-scented Sage

Salvia guaranitica

Salvia guaranitica is a robust, herbaceous perennial originating from South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and…

ColdsFluCoughs

Various

Anomatheca Laxa

Anomatheca laxa

Anomatheca laxa, commonly known as Forest Lily or False Freesia, is an exquisite cormous perennial belonging to the Iridaceae…

Localized InflammationOxidative StressMinor Wounds

Various

Antennaria Dioica

Antennaria dioica

Antennaria dioica, commonly known as Pussytoes or Cat's Foot, is a charming perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the vast…

InflammationIndigestionMinor wounds

Various

Anthemis Tinctoria

Anthemis tinctoria

Anthemis tinctoria, commonly known as Golden Marguerite or Yellow Chamomile, is a robust perennial herbaceous plant belonging to…

Inflammatory conditionsDigestive discomfortGastrointestinal spasms

Various

Anthriscus Sylvestris

Anthriscus sylvestris

Anthriscus sylvestris, commonly known as Cow Parsley, Wild Chervil, or Keck, is a widespread herbaceous biennial or short-lived…

Fabaceae

Anthyllis Vulneraria

Anthyllis vulneraria

Anthyllis Vulneraria, commonly known as Common Kidney-vetch, is a captivating herbaceous perennial. It belongs to the Fabaceae…

Minor WoundsCuts and AbrasionsConstipation (mild)

Acanthaceae

Aphelandra Squarrosa

Aphelandra squarrosa

Aphelandra squarrosa is commonly known as the Zebra Plant or Saffron Spike Zebra. It is a captivating tropical evergreen shrub.…

Digestive Issues (traditional use)Skin Ailments (traditional use)Minor Stress Relief (traditional use)

Rosaceae

Apple Tree

Malus domestica

The Apple Tree, scientifically designated as Malus domestica, stands as one of the most extensively cultivated fruit trees…

Cardiovascular disease (prevention)Type 2 Diabetes (management)Inflammation (reduction)

Ranunculaceae

Aquilegia Canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Eastern Red Columbine, Wild Columbine, or Granny's Bonnet, is an enchanting herbaceous…

Pain (traditional)Inflammation (traditional, preliminary research)Skin ailments (traditional)

Ranunculaceae

Aquilegia Chrysantha

Aquilegia chrysantha

Aquilegia chrysantha, commonly known as Golden Columbine, Canary Columbine, or Southwestern Yellow Columbine, is a striking…

Minor skin irritationssuperficial woundslocalized inflammation

Ranunculaceae

Aquilegia McKana

Aquilegia mckana Giant

Aquilegia McKana Giant, commonly known as McKana's Columbine, is a prominent hybrid perennial. People celebrate it worldwide for…

Fevers (traditional, wild species)Pain (traditional, wild species)Edema (traditional, wild species)