Comprehensive Plant Database
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Globe Artichoke, French Artichoke, Green Artichoke
Cynara cardunculus
Asteraceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterIrrigate deeply every 7-10 days during bud formation; reduce water after main summer harvest.
πΊοΈZone7a-11b
πHeight3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
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)
Common Houseleek, Hens and Chicks, Roof Houseleek
Sempervivum tectorum
Crassulaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterIrrigate thoroughly on establishment; once established, natural rainfall is sufficient. Container plants require watering only when substrate is completely dry.
πΊοΈZone3a-8b
πHeight3-6 inches (7-15 cm) (foliage); up to 12 inches (30 cm) when flowering
Honeydew Melon, White Antibes Melon
Cucumis melo
Cucurbitaceae
NE
βοΈSunFull Sun
π§WaterWater regularly and evenly until fruits reach full size, then taper watering off during the final 1-2 weeks before harvest to concentrate sugars and prevent rind splitting.
πΊοΈZone4a-11b
πHeight1-1.5 feet (30-45 cm)
Horseradish, German Mustard, Red Cole
Armoracia rusticana
Brassicaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterMaintain even moisture during summer root enlargement; drought stresses roots, resulting in woody fibrous textures.
πΊοΈZone3a-9b
πHeight2-3.5 feet (60-105 cm)
Rough Horsetail, Scouring Rush, Dutch Rush, Common Horsetail
Equisetum hyemale
Equisetaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
π§WaterKeep soil constantly wet or damp; tolerates submersion up to 4 inches (10 cm) of standing water.
πΊοΈZone3a-11b
πHeight2-5 feet (60-150 cm)
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
Garden Hyacinth, Dutch Hyacinth, Common Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
Asparagaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterKeep evenly moist during rooting and spring growth; keep relatively dry during summer dormancy to avoid bulb rot.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
πHeight8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
Yellow Flag Iris, Water Flag, Yellow Iris, False Acorus
Iris pseudacorus
Iridaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterGrows in wet boggy soil or in standing water up to 25 cm deep; tolerates periods of seasonal soil drying once established.
πΊοΈZone4a-9b
πHeight3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
Irish Moss, Heath Pearlwort, Awl-leaf Pearlwort
Sagina subulata
Caryophyllaceae
LC
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
π§WaterRequires consistent, even moisture; browns out under severe drought or extreme heat without afternoon shade.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
πHeight1-2 inches (2-5 cm)
Japanese Camellia, Common Camellia, Tsubaki
Camellia japonica
Theaceae
LC
βοΈSunPartial Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade
π§WaterMaintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during the first two growing seasons and summer bud-set. Provide 1 inch of water weekly; avoid both drought stress and root waterlogging.
πΊοΈZone7a - 9b
πHeight6-12 feet
Japanese Flowering Crabapple, Showy Crabapple
Malus floribunda
Rosaceae
NE
βοΈSunFull Sun, Partial Sun
π§WaterProvide regular deep watering during the first 2 seasons of establishment. Mature specimens exhibit good drought tolerance, requiring supplemental water only during extended dry spells.
πΊοΈZone4a-8b
πHeight15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 m)