Comprehensive Plant Database
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Creeping Thyme, Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Breckland Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Lamiaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterDeep, infrequent watering during establishment; highly drought-tolerant once mature. Requires sharp drainage.
πΊοΈZone4a - 9b
πHeight2-4 inches
Cucumber, Gartengurke, Concombre, Khira
Cucumis sativus
Cucurbitaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterProvide 1-2 inches of water per week. Consistent moisture is critical; irregular watering causes misshapen or bitter fruit. Drip irrigation is preferred to keep leaves dry and reduce disease.
πΊοΈZone4-11 (cultivated as frost-tender summer annual)
πHeight1-2 feet sprawling; 6-8 feet when trellised
Wild Daffodil, Lent Lily, Trumpet Narcissus, Common Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Amaryllidaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
π§WaterEnsure regular moisture throughout the active vegetative and flowering spring cycle. Tolerate and prefer drier soil regimes during summer bulb dormancy.
πΊοΈZone3a - 9b
πHeight0.5-1.5 feet
Garden Dahlia, Tuberous Dahlia
Dahlia pinnata
Asteraceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterDeep, consistent watering at soil level 2-3 times weekly; avoid overhead sprinkling to minimize powdery mildew and Botrytis spore dispersal.
πΊοΈZone8a - 11b
πHeight1-6 feet
Dill, Dill Weed, Dill Seed, Aneth
Anethum graveolens
Apiaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterWater regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during germination and flowering. Do not let soil dry out completely or become waterlogged.
πΊοΈZone2a - 11b
πHeight1.5 - 3 feet
English Lavender, True Lavender, Common Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Lamiaceae
NE
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterWater regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, irrigate only during prolonged dry periods.
πΊοΈZone5a - 9a
πHeight1-3 feet
French Marigold, Marigold
Tagetes patula
Asteraceae
NE
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterWater regularly at soil level to keep young plants moist. Once established, allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Avoid wetting foliage to prevent fungal outbreaks.
πΊοΈZone2a - 11b (Grown as Annual)
πHeight0.5-1.5 feet
Garden Cosmos, Mexican Aster, Cut-Leaf Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
Asteraceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterDeep, infrequent watering during prolonged droughts. Once established, plants thrive under low-moisture regimes.
πΊοΈZone2a - 11b
πHeight3-6 feet
Garden Pea, English Pea, Snap Pea, Snow Pea, Shelling Pea, Field Pea
Pisum sativum
Fabaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterConsistent moisture required during flowering and pod fill. Approx. 1 inch per week. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal foliar diseases.
πΊοΈZone3a - 11b (Cool-season annual; thrives in 55-70Β°F / 13-21Β°C)
πHeight1-2 feet (bush), 4-6 feet (climbing)
Chinese Peony, Garden Peony, Common Garden Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
Paeoniaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterProvide 1 inch of water weekly during spring growth and bud swell. Once established, deep taproots tolerate dry periods; avoid overhead watering to prevent Botrytis.
πΊοΈZone3a - 8b
πHeight2-3 feet
Green bean, French bean, String bean, Snap bean, Common bean, Haricot bean
Phaseolus vulgaris
Fabaceae
NE
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterProvide about 1 inch / 2.5 cm of water per week. Maintain even moisture during flowering and pod development. Drip irrigation is preferred to reduce foliar disease.
πΊοΈZone2-11 (grown as frost-free annual)
πHeight1-2 ft (bush types), 6-10 ft (pole types)
Hosta, Plantain Lily, Funkia, GibΕshi (Japan)
Hosta spp.
Asparagaceae
LC
βοΈSunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
π§Water1 inch of water weekly; keep soil consistently moist, especially for blue-foliaged cultivars to prevent leaf scorch and drought dormancy.
πΊοΈZone3a - 9b
πHeight1-3 feet
