Plant encyclopedia

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Browse edible, ornamental, and pollinator-friendly plants with practical care details.

50 published plants

Apple

Malus domestica

A practical guide to growing apple in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–8

Artichoke

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

A practical guide to growing artichoke in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 7–11

Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

A practical guide to growing asparagus in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–8

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

A practical guide to growing basil in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 4–11

Beet

Beta vulgaris

A practical guide to growing beet in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

A practical guide to growing blueberry in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 4–8

Broccoli

Brassica oleracea var. italica

A practical guide to growing broccoli in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Cabbage

Brassica oleracea var. capitata

A practical guide to growing cabbage in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Carrot

Daucus carota subsp. sativus

A practical guide to growing carrot in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–10

Cauliflower

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

A practical guide to growing cauliflower in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Celery

Apium graveolens

A practical guide to growing celery in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ highHardiness zone 3–10

Cherry

Prunus avium

A practical guide to growing cherry in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 4–8

Chives

Allium schoenoprasum

A practical guide to growing chives in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–9

Cilantro

Coriandrum sativum

A practical guide to growing cilantro in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

A practical guide to growing coneflower in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 3–9

Corn

Zea mays

A practical guide to growing corn in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–11

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

A practical guide to growing cucumber in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ highHardiness zone 4–12

Dill

Anethum graveolens

A practical guide to growing dill in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

A practical guide to growing eggplant in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 5–12

Garlic

Allium sativum

A practical guide to growing garlic in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 3–9

Green Bean

Phaseolus vulgaris

A practical guide to growing green bean in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–10

Hosta

Hosta spp.

A practical guide to growing hosta in the home garden.

☀ shade⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–9

Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

A practical guide to growing hydrangea in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 5–9

Kale

Brassica oleracea var. sabellica

A practical guide to growing kale in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

A practical guide to growing lavender in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 5–9

Leek

Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum

A practical guide to growing leek in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–9

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

A practical guide to growing lettuce in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Marigold

Tagetes patula

A practical guide to growing marigold in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 2–11

Mint

Mentha spicata

A practical guide to growing mint in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ highHardiness zone 3–11

Nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus

A practical guide to growing nasturtium in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Onion

Allium cepa

A practical guide to growing onion in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–10

Oregano

Origanum vulgare

A practical guide to growing oregano in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 4–10

Parsley

Petroselinum crispum

A practical guide to growing parsley in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 4–9

Pea

Pisum sativum

A practical guide to growing pea in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–9

Pear

Pyrus communis

A practical guide to growing pear in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 4–8

Potato

Solanum tuberosum

A practical guide to growing potato in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–10

Pumpkin

Cucurbita maxima

A practical guide to growing pumpkin in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ highHardiness zone 3–9

Radish

Raphanus sativus

A practical guide to growing radish in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–10

Raspberry

Rubus idaeus

A practical guide to growing raspberry in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–9

Rose

Rosa spp.

A practical guide to growing rose in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–11

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

A practical guide to growing rosemary in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 7–11

Sage

Salvia officinalis

A practical guide to growing sage in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 4–10

Spinach

Spinacia oleracea

A practical guide to growing spinach in the home garden.

☀ partial sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–9

Strawberry

Fragaria x ananassa

A practical guide to growing strawberry in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–10

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

A practical guide to growing sunflower in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Sweet Pepper

Capsicum annuum

A practical guide to growing sweet pepper in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 3–11

Sweet Potato

Ipomoea batatas

A practical guide to growing sweet potato in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 8–11

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris

A practical guide to growing thyme in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ lowHardiness zone 5–9

Tomato

Solanum lycopersicum

A practical guide to growing tomato in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ moderateHardiness zone 2–11

Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

A practical guide to growing zucchini in the home garden.

☀ full sun⌁ highHardiness zone 3–11