Garden Plants

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

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Aquilegia Vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as Columbine, European Columbine, or Granny's Bonnet, is a captivating perennial herb…

InflammationOxidative stressDigestive discomforts

Various

Arabis Caucasica

Arabis caucasica

Arabis caucasica, widely recognized as Caucasian Rock Cress or Wall Cress, is a resilient perennial herbaceous plant within the…

Inflammatory conditionsIndigestionBloating

Cupressaceae

Arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis, widely recognized as Northern White Cedar or Eastern Arborvitae, is a resilient coniferous evergreen tree.…

Scurvy (historically)WartsVerrucas

Various

Arctotis Fastuosa

Arctotis fastuosa

Arctotis fastuosa is commonly known as Monarch-of-the-veld, Namaqualand arctotis, or bittergousblom. It is a captivating annual…

InflammationPainDigestive issues

Asteraceae

Arctotis Hybrid

Arctotis hybrid

Arctotis, commonly known as African Daisy or Gousblom, represents a vibrant genus within the extensive Asteraceae family,…

Oxidative stress (investigational)Inflammation (preliminary research)Minor skin irritations (exploratory topical)

Caryophyllaceae

Arenaria Montana

Arenaria montana

Arenaria montana, commonly known as Mountain Sandwort, is a captivating low-growing perennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae…

No documented diseases curedNo established therapeutic applicationsNot used in traditional medicine systems

Various

Aristea Ecklonii

Aristea ecklonii

Aristea ecklonii is an indigenous evergreen perennial in the Iridaceae family. People commonly call it blue stars, blue flies,…

InflammationPainDigestive issues

Plumbaginaceae

Armeria Joystick

Armeria joystick

Armeria 'Joystick' is a captivating horticultural cultivar, primarily recognized for its exceptional ornamental qualities. This…

NOT a medicinal plantNo known therapeutic usesNot used for internal ailments

Asteraceae

Arnica Montana

Arnica montana

Arnica montana, commonly known as wolf's bane, leopard's bane, or mountain tobacco, is a striking perennial herb in the…

BruisesMuscle sorenessSprains

Asteraceae

Artemisia Silver Mound

Artemisia schmidtiana

Artemisia schmidtiana, widely recognized as 'Silver Mound' Artemisia, is a captivating herbaceous perennial. It is celebrated…

None for internal human diseases (primarily ornamental)Soil Erosion (garden application)Garden Pest Deterrence (external, potential)

Asteraceae

Artemisia Stelleriana

Artemisia stelleriana

Artemisia stelleriana, commonly known as Beach Wormwood, Dusty Miller, or Old Woman, is a resilient perennial herb belonging to…

InflammationOxidative StressBacterial Infections (preclinical)

Apocynaceae

Asclepias Incarnata

Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias incarnata, commonly known as Swamp Milkweed or Pink Milkweed, is a resilient herbaceous perennial native to a wide…

Respiratory congestion (traditionally)Edema (traditionally)Constipation (as a purgative, traditionally)

Apocynaceae

Asclepias Syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca, commonly known as Common Milkweed, is a robust herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asclepiadaceae family,…

Warts (topical, traditional)Lung diseases (traditional)Pleurisy (traditional)

Apocynaceae

Asclepias Tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as Butterfly Milkweed or Pleurisy Root, is a captivating perennial herb renowned for its…

PleurisyBronchial troublesPulmonary troubles

Asparagaceae

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus officinalis, commonly known as garden asparagus, is an esteemed perennial flowering plant belonging to the…

Edema (fluid retention)Urinary tract infections (supportive)Oxidative stress

Asphodelaceae

Asphodeline Lutea

Asphodeline lutea

Asphodeline lutea, commonly known as King's Spear or Yellow Asphodel, is a striking perennial herbaceous plant native to the…

InflammationDigestive issuesSkin irritations

Asteraceae

Aster

Aster novi-belgii

Aster novi-belgii is scientifically known as Symphyotrichum novi-belgii and commonly referred to as New York Aster or Michaelmas…

Inflammation (minor)Pain (mild)Fever (supportive)

Asteraceae

Aster Frikartii

Aster frikartii

Aster frikartii, commonly known as Aster ‘Frikartii’ or Frikart’s Aster, is a distinguished herbaceous perennial celebrated for…

Oxidative Stress (potential)Inflammation (potential, general Asteraceae)Minor Infections (potential, general Asteraceae)

Asteraceae

Aster New England

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, widely recognized as New England Aster, is a robust and visually striking perennial herbaceous…

InflammationFeversPain (topical)

Various

Aster Novae-Angliae

Aster novae-angliae

The New England Aster, botanically known as Symphyotrichum novae-angliae (formerly Aster novae-angliae), is a robust herbaceous…

Weak skin conditionsMinor painFevers

Saxifragaceae

Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii

Astilbe x arendsii, commonly recognized as Arends' Astilbe or False Spirea, is a robust herbaceous perennial. Gardeners prize it…

InflammationPain (general)Oxidative Stress

Saxifragaceae

Astilbe Arendsii

Astilbe arendsii

Astilbe x arendsii, commonly known as Arends' Astilbe, represents a significant horticultural achievement. It is a hybrid…

Mild inflammation (ancestral use)Sore throats (ancestral use)Minor wounds (ancestral use)

Various

Astilbe Chinensis

Astilbe chinensis

Astilbe chinensis, commonly known as Chinese astilbe, false goat's beard, or tall false-buck's-beard, is a captivating…

InflammationIndigestionUrinary discomfort

Various

Astilbe Simplicifolia

Astilbe simplicifolia

Astilbe simplicifolia, commonly known as Simple-leaf Astilbe, is an elegant perennial herb belonging to the Saxifragaceae…

Cellular oxidative stressMild inflammatory conditions (potential)Minor digestive discomfort (traditional use, limited evidence)