Garden Plants

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

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Whiteheadia Bifolia

Whiteheadia bifolia

Whiteheadia Bifolia is commonly known as the Pagoda Lily. It is a fascinating perennial herbaceous plant native to the arid…

Inflammation supportDigestive discomfort reliefOxidative stress reduction

Asteraceae

Wild Quinine

Parthenium integrifolium

Parthenium integrifolium, commonly known as Wild Quinine or American Feverfew, is a robust herbaceous perennial belonging to the…

FeverColdsCough

Rosaceae

Wild Strawberry

Fragaria vesca

Fragaria vesca, widely recognized as the wild strawberry, woodland strawberry, or Alpine strawberry, is a charming perennial…

Mild dyspepsiaGastrointestinal spasmsAcid reflux (pitta imbalance)

Arecaceae

Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei

Trachycarpus fortunei is a hardy, slow-growing palm tree native to central China. People commonly know it as the Windmill Palm…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Celastraceae

Winged Euonymus

Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus, commonly known as winged euonymus or burning bush, is an ornamental deciduous shrub belonging to the…

HyperglycemiaDiabetic complicationsPain

Ranunculaceae

Winter Aconite

Eranthis hyemalis

Eranthis hyemalis, commonly known as winter aconite or winter hellebore, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging…

Historically addressed anti-inflammatory conditions (with extreme caution)Traditional pain relief (analgesia, highly unsafe)Folk remedies for respiratory ailments (unsupported, dangerous)

Ericaceae

Winter Heath

Erica carnea

Erica carnea, commonly known as winter heath or spring heath, is an enchanting, low-growing evergreen shrub belonging to the…

Urinary Tract DiscomfortMild InflammationOxidative Stress

Oleaceae

Winter Jasmine

Jasminum nudiflorum

Jasminum nudiflorum is commonly known as Winter Jasmine. It is a captivating deciduous shrub in the Oleaceae family. People…

Common Cold SymptomsInflammationMinor Aches and Pains

Various

Winter Squash

Astelia chathamica

Astelia chathamica is commonly known as Chatham Islands kakaha, Moriori flax, or silver spear. It is a distinctive evergreen…

Supports landscape aestheticsEnhances garden biodiversityAids in soil stabilization

Aquifoliaceae

Winterberry

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry, or Ilex verticillata, is an elegant deciduous shrub within the Aquifoliaceae family, native to the eastern regions…

None for safe internal therapeutic useFever (traditional external applications, historical)Skin inflammation (historical topical use)

Celastraceae

Wintercreeper

Euonymus fortunei

Euonymus fortunei, commonly known as Wintercreeper or Fortune's Spindle, is a remarkably adaptable evergreen shrub or woody vine…

Traditionally applied for rheumatic pain (related species)Historically used for inflammatory conditions (related species)Folk remedies for minor wounds (external, related species)

Calycanthaceae

Wintersweet

Chimonanthus praecox

Chimonanthus praecox, commonly known as wintersweet or fragrant wintersweet, is a captivating deciduous shrub belonging to the…

Mild anxiety (aromatherapy)Stress relief (aromatherapy)Mood upliftment (aromatherapy)

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Wisteria Frutescens

Wisteria frutescens

Wisteria frutescens, commonly known as American Wisteria, Texas Wisteria, or Kentucky Wisteria, is a captivating deciduous woody…

None documented for therapeutic purposesNot applicable for human medicinal usePrimarily ornamental, not a medicinal plant

Hamamelidaceae

Witch Hazel

Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana, commonly known as Witch Hazel, is a distinctive deciduous shrub or small tree. It is indigenous to the…

AcneEczemaPsoriasis

Lamiaceae

Woodland Sage

Salvia nemorosa

Salvia nemorosa, commonly known as Woodland Sage or Balkan Clary, is a cherished herbaceous perennial. Gardeners celebrate it…

InflammationOxidative StressMinor Infections

Araceae

Xanthosoma

Xanthosoma sagittifolium

Xanthosoma sagittifolium, widely known as arrowleaf elephant ear, malanga, taro, or cocoyam, is a prominent tropical perennial.…

Iron Deficiency Anemia (nutritional support)Constipation (fiber-rich)Oxidative Stress (antioxidant-rich)

Asteraceae

Xerochrysum Bracteatum

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the Strawflower or Everlasting Daisy, is a captivating herbaceous plant belonging to…

Not applicable - ornamental plant

Asteraceae (Daisy family)

Yarrow

Achillea filipendulina

Achillea filipendulina, commonly known as Fernleaf Yarrow or Golden Yarrow, is a striking herbaceous perennial. It originates…

FeversColdsIndigestion

Bignoniaceae

Yellow Trumpetbush

Tecoma stans

Tecoma stans, widely recognized as Yellow Bells, Yellow Trumpetbush, or Esperanza, is a highly ornamental and resilient shrub or…

Diabetes (Type 2)IndigestionStomach Pain

Taxaceae

Yew

Taxus baccata

Taxus baccata, commonly known as the Common Yew or European Yew, is a distinguished coniferous tree belonging to the ancient…

Ovarian CancerBreast CancerNon-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Asparagaceae

Yucca

Yucca filamentosa

Yucca filamentosa, commonly known as Adam's needle or thread-and-needle yucca, is a captivating evergreen perennial native to…

ArthritisInflammationDigestive upset

Asparagaceae

Yucca Gloriosa

Yucca gloriosa

Yucca Gloriosa is widely known as Spanish Dagger or Soft-tip Yucca. It is an iconic evergreen shrub in the Asparagaceae family.…

OsteoarthritisRheumatoid ArthritisInflammation

Asparagaceae

Yucca Rostrata

Yucca rostrata

Yucca rostrata, widely known as the Beaked Yucca or Big Bend Yucca, is an iconic, slow-growing, tree-like evergreen succulent.…

InflammationOsteoarthritisRheumatoid Arthritis (symptomatic relief)

Araceae

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as the Calla Lily or Arum Lily, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to…

Dermal Sores (Traditional Topical)Minor Cuts (Traditional Topical)Skin Abrasions (Traditional Topical)