Garden Plants

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

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Veltheimia Bracteata

Veltheimia bracteata

Veltheimia bracteata, commonly known as the Forest Lily, Cape Lily, or Winter Red Hot Poker, is a captivating bulbous perennial…

No established medicinal usesPrimarily ornamental plantPotential research interest for anti-inflammatory effects

Various

Venidium Fastuosum

Venidium fastuosum

Venidium fastuosum is commonly known as the Monarch of the Veldt or Cape Daisy. It is a spectacular annual flowering plant. It…

Not applicable to human healthPrimarily ornamental useNo recognized medical indications

Scrophulariaceae

Verbascum

Verbascum bombyciferum

Verbascum bombyciferum, widely recognized as Silk Mullein or Turkish Mullein, is a majestic biennial or short-lived perennial…

BronchitisCoughsSore Throat

Verbenaceae

Verbena

Verbena bonariensis

Verbena bonariensis is widely recognized as Purpletop Vervain or Tall Verbena. It is an exquisite, slender perennial originating…

Nervous tension (general Verbena)Digestive upset (general Verbena)Inflammation (general Verbena)

Verbenaceae

Verbena Hybrida

Verbena x hybrida

Verbena x hybrida, commonly known as Garden Verbena, is a widely cultivated herbaceous perennial, frequently grown as an annual…

Nervous Tension (traditional)Anxiety Relief (traditional)Insomnia (traditional)

Various

Vernonia Noveboracensis

Vernonia noveboracensis

Vernonia noveboracensis, widely known as New York Ironweed, is a striking and robust perennial herbaceous plant indigenous to…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive issues

Plantaginaceae

Veronica Longifolia

Veronica longifolia

Veronica longifolia, commonly known as Longleaf Speedwell or Garden Speedwell, is an elegant herbaceous perennial belonging to…

CoughsBronchitisMinor cuts

Plantaginaceae

Veronica Spicata

Veronica spicata

Veronica spicata, commonly known as Spiked Speedwell or Royal Candle, is a captivating herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

Fluid retentionMild inflammatory conditionsOxidative stress

Viburnaceae

Viburnum

Viburnum plicatum

Viburnum Garden, scientifically known as Viburnum plicatum, is a distinguished deciduous shrub native to East Asia, including…

Menstrual crampsMuscle spasmsNervous tension

Viburnaceae

Viburnum Dentatum

Viburnum dentatum

Viburnum dentatum, commonly known as Arrowwood Viburnum, is a resilient and aesthetically pleasing deciduous shrub. It is native…

Support for oxidative stressPotential relief from mild inflammationAstringent for minor skin irritation

Viburnaceae

Viburnum Snowball

Viburnum opulus Roseum

Viburnum opulus 'Roseum', widely recognized as the Snowball Viburnum or European Cranberrybush, is a captivating deciduous shrub…

Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)Muscle spasmsCoughs

Adoxaceae

Viburnum Tinus

Viburnum tinus

Viburnum tinus, commonly known as the laurustinus or tinus, is a beautifully evergreen shrub that offers year-round interest to…

Minor cuts and abrasionsSkin inflammationOxidative stress (supports)

Apocynaceae

Vinca Minor

Vinca minor

Vinca minor, commonly known as lesser periwinkle or dwarf periwinkle, is a resilient, ornamental evergreen subshrub in the…

Cognitive Decline (mild)Memory Impairment (mild)Poor Cerebral Circulation

Boraginaceae

Virginia Bluebell

Mertensia virginica

The Virginia Bluebell, or Mertensia virginica, is an enchanting native woodland perennial, celebrated for its ephemeral beauty…

Coughs (traditional)Fevers (traditional)Diuresis (traditional)

Vitaceae

Virginia Creeper

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper, scientifically known as Parthenocissus quinquefolia, is a robust, deciduous woody vine belonging to the…

Inflammation (external, historical)Rheumatic pain (external, historical)Eczema (external, historical)

Various

Wachendorfia Thyrsiflora

Wachendorfia thyrsiflora

Wachendorfia thyrsiflora, widely recognized as Rooiwortel (Afrikaans for 'red root') or Blood Root, is an iconic herbaceous…

InflammationMuscular achesGeneral pain

Juglandaceae

Walnut Tree

Juglans regia

The Walnut Tree, scientifically known as Juglans regia and a member of the Juglandaceae family, is a majestic deciduous tree…

Oxidative StressHypercholesterolemiaCognitive Decline

Proteaceae

Waratah

Telopea speciosissima

Telopea speciosissima is commonly known as the Waratah. It is a large, erect shrub native to New South Wales, Australia. The…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Pontederiaceae

Water Hyacinth

Eichhornia crassipes

Eichhornia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, is a free-floating perennial aquatic plant. It is native to the Amazon…

Oxidative stress (supports)Inflammation (supports)Bacterial infections (addresses)

Araceae

Water Lettuce

Pistia stratiotes

Pistia stratiotes, commonly known as water lettuce or shellflower, is a remarkable free-floating aquatic perennial herb within…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections

Nymphaeaceae (Water-lily family).

Water Lily

Nymphaea spp.

Water lilies, scientifically classified as Nymphaea spp., are captivating aquatic perennial plants in the Nymphaeaceae family.…

InflammationAnxietyInsomnia

Cucurbitaceae

Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus

Citrullus lanatus, commonly known as watermelon, is a vigorous, sprawling, annual vine in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is native…

DehydrationHeatstroke preventionUrinary tract infections (supportive care)

Various

Watsonia Borbonica

Watsonia borbonica

Watsonia borbonica is commonly known as the Cape bugle lily or simply bugle lily. It is a striking perennial herbaceous plant in…

InflammationMinor WoundsDigestive Discomfort

Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)

Weigela Florida

Weigela florida

Weigela florida, commonly known as Weigela or Old-fashioned Weigela, is a captivating deciduous ornamental shrub. It belongs to…

No established therapeutic indicationsNot traditionally used in medicineOrnamental planting for aesthetic value