| Natives |
Plants indigenous to a specific region or ecosystem. |
Adapted to local conditions, low maintenance. |
Kangaroo Paw, Eucalyptus. |
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| Seedlings |
Young plants that have recently germinated from seeds. |
Early growth stage, delicate, require care. |
Tomato Seedlings, Lettuce Seedlings. |
🌱🌱 |
| Ornamental |
Plants grown for their aesthetic value, including flowers, foliage, and shapes. |
Attractive, decorative, varied. |
Roses, Tulips, Japanese Maples. |
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| Evergreen |
Plants that retain their leaves throughout the year. |
Year-round foliage, consistent greenery. |
Pine Trees, Holly Bushes, Magnolia. |
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| Deciduous |
Plants that shed their leaves annually, usually in the autumn. |
Seasonal leaf drop, winter dormancy. |
Maple Trees, Oaks, Birches. |
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| Annuals |
Plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. |
Rapid growth, short-lived, often vibrant. |
Marigolds, Petunias, Zinnias. |
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| Perennials |
Plants that live for more than two years, often flowering annually. |
Long-lived, recurring blooms. |
Hostas, Daylilies, Lavender. |
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| Biennials |
Plants that take two years to complete their life cycle. |
First year vegetative growth, second year flowering. |
Foxgloves, Carrots, Parsley. |
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| Shrubs |
Woody plants with multiple stems, typically shorter than trees. |
Bushy, often used for hedges. |
Boxwood, Hydrangeas, Azaleas. |
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| Ground Covers |
Low-growing plants that spread to cover the ground, preventing weed growth and soil erosion. |
Dense, spreading growth. |
Creeping Thyme, Vinca, Ivy. |
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| Succulents |
Plants with thick, fleshy parts adapted to store water, often drought-resistant. |
Water-storing leaves/stems, low water needs. |
Aloe Vera, Echeveria, Sedum. |
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| Climbers/Vines |
Plants that grow upwards by clinging to or wrapping around structures. |
Climbing habit, often require support. |
Clematis, Ivy, Wisteria. |
🌿🧗♂️ |
| Herbs |
Plants used for culinary, medicinal, or aromatic purposes. |
Fragrant, often used in cooking. |
Basil, Mint, Rosemary. |
🌿🍃 |
| Bulbs |
Plants that grow from bulbs, which are underground storage organs. |
Seasonal blooms, often spring or summer flowering. |
Tulips, Daffodils, Lilies. |
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| Tropicals |
Plants that originate from tropical climates, often needing warm temperatures and high humidity. |
Exotic appearance, sensitive to cold. |
Orchids, Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise. |
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| Conifers |
Cone-bearing evergreen trees and shrubs with needle-like or scale-like leaves. |
Year-round foliage, woody cones. |
Pines, Spruces, Firs. |
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| Decumbent |
Plants with stems that lie flat on the ground but have tips that grow upward. |
Spreading habit, often used for ground cover. |
Creeping Juniper, Ground Morning Glory. |
🌿⬆️ |
| Epiphytes |
Plants that grow on other plants but are not parasitic, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air. |
Air plants, require high humidity. |
Tillandsia (Air Plants), Orchids. |
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| Xerophytes |
Plants adapted to survive in dry, desert-like conditions. |
Drought-resistant, water-storing tissues. |
Cacti, Agave, Yucca. |
🌵🌞 |
| Hedging Plants |
Plants specifically used to create hedges, often pruned to form dense, uniform barriers. |
Dense foliage, tolerant of regular pruning. |
Boxwood, Privet, Laurel. |
🌳✂️ |
| Aquatic Plants |
Plants that grow in or near water, adapted to thrive in aquatic environments. |
Water-tolerant, often submerged or floating. |
Water Lilies, Lotus, Cattails. |
🌊🌸 |
| Alpines |
Plants native to mountainous regions, often hardy and compact. |
Cold-tolerant, low-growing. |
Saxifraga, Alpine Poppy, Edelweiss. |
🏔️🌸 |
| Herbaceous Plants |
Non-woody plants with soft stems that die back to the ground each year. |
Soft stems, regrow from roots annually. |
Daisies, Peonies, Ferns. |
🌿🌼 |
| Topiary |
Plants pruned and trained into ornamental shapes. |
Requires regular trimming, used in formal gardens. |
Boxwood, Holly, Privet. |
🌳✂️🌿 |
| Creepers |
Low-growing plants that spread horizontally along the ground. |
Spreading habit, covers ground surfaces. |
Creeping Jenny, Ivy, Creeping Thyme. |
🌿➡️ |
| Standard Trees |
Trees that are trained to have a single, straight trunk and a rounded canopy. |
Formal appearance, often used in landscaping. |
Roses (tree form), Olive Trees. |
🌳🛤️ |
| Espaliers |
Trees or shrubs trained to grow flat against a wall or trellis. |
Space-saving, decorative. |
Apple Trees, Pear Trees, Camellias. |
🌳🏡 |
| Woody Plants |
Plants that produce wood as their structural tissue. |
Includes trees, shrubs, and some vines. |
Oaks, Pines, Roses (shrub form). |
🌳🪵 |
| Bedding Plants |
Plants grown in flower beds for seasonal display. |
Often annuals or short-lived perennials. |
Pansies, Petunias, Impatiens. |
🌼🛏️ |
| Cover Crops |
Plants grown primarily to improve soil health and fertility. |
Used in crop rotation, prevents erosion. |
Clover, Rye, Alfalfa. |
🌾🌱 |
| Bare Root Plants |
Dormant plants sold without soil around their roots. |
Easier to transport, often cheaper. |
Roses, Fruit Trees, Strawberries. |
🌱📦 |
| Container Plants |
Plants grown and sold in pots or containers. |
Ready to transplant, includes a wide range of species. |
Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs. |
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| Grafted Plants |
Plants produced by joining the tissues of two plants so that they grow as one. |
Combines desirable traits of both plants. |
Grafted Roses, Fruit Trees. |
🌿🔗 |
| Microgreens |
Young vegetable greens harvested shortly after germination. |
Nutritious, grown indoors or in small spaces. |
Radish, Arugula, Kale. |
🌱🥗 |
| Plug Plants |
Young plants grown in small, individual cells, ready for transplanting. |
Easy to handle, quick to establish. |
Bedding Plants, Herbs, Vegetables. |
🌱🔌 |
| Transplants |
Young plants that are moved from one growing location to another. |
Ensures better spacing and growth conditions. |
Tomatoes, Peppers, Broccoli. |
🌱↔️ |
| Softwood Cuttings |
Young, flexible growth taken from the current season's growth. |
Root quickly, used for propagation. |
Hydrangeas, Lavenders, Fuchsias. |
🌿✂️🪴 |
| Hardwood Cuttings |
Mature, firm growth taken from the previous season's growth. |
Takes longer to root, used for propagation. |
Roses, Grapes, Forsythia. |
🌳✂️🪴 |
| Rhizomes |
Underground stems that produce shoots and roots from their nodes. |
Spread horizontally, can be invasive. |
Ginger, Bamboo, Iris. |
🌿🌿 |
| Tubers |
Swollen, underground stems that store nutrients. |
Grow into new plants, can be edible. |
Potatoes, Dahlias, Begonias. |
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