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  • Fairy Fan-flower Scaevola aemula

    The fairy fan-flower is a charming Australian native known for its unique, fan-shaped blossoms. It's a fantastic...

  • fairy flax Linum catharticum

    This charming little annual is a common sight in meadows and grasslands. It produces delicate white flowers that...

  • False daisy Eclipta prostrata

    This hardy plant is a common sight in moist, disturbed areas and wetlands. It is widely recognized for its medicinal...

  • False fox sedge Carex otrubae

    This hardy sedge is a fantastic choice for damp areas or rain gardens. It forms neat, dense clumps that add a lovely...

  • False goat's beard Astilbe

    Astilbes are stunning perennials known for their feathery, plume like flowers that add texture to shady spots. They...

  • False heather Cuphea hyssopifolia

    This charming plant is a small, evergreen shrub that produces tiny, bell shaped flowers. It is a favorite for...

  • False indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa

    This hardy shrub is a great choice if you want to attract pollinators to your garden. It features lovely spikes of...

  • Feather reed grass Calamagrostis acutiflora

    This is a fantastic, upright ornamental grass that adds great structure to any garden. It is a sterile hybrid that...

  • Feathery false lily of the valley Maianthemum racemosum

    This lovely woodland perennial brings a soft, arching grace to shady garden spots. It produces creamy white flower...

  • Feijoa Acca sellowiana

    The feijoa is a lovely evergreen shrub that produces delicious, aromatic fruit with a unique pineapple guava flavor....

  • Fenugreek Trigonella foenum-graecum

    Fenugreek is a charming annual herb that is widely used for its aromatic seeds and leaves. It grows quickly and...

  • Feverfew Tanacetum parthenium

    Feverfew is a charming, daisy-like perennial that has been used in gardens for centuries. It produces masses of...

  • Fiddle Leaf Fig Ficus lyrata

    The Fiddle Leaf Fig is a popular houseplant known for its large, violin shaped leaves. It makes a bold statement in...

  • Field bindweed Convolvulus arvensis

    Field bindweed is a persistent perennial vine that is often considered a troublesome weed in gardens. It produces...

  • Field elm Ulmus minor

    The field elm is a sturdy, deciduous tree that has historically been a staple in European landscapes. It is known...

  • Field forget-me-not Myosotis arvensis

    The field forget-me-not is a charming little plant that often pops up in gardens and meadows. It produces tiny,...

  • Field horsetail Equisetum arvense

    Field horsetail is a fascinating ancient plant that has been around since the time of the dinosaurs. It spreads...

  • Field madder Sherardia arvensis

    Field madder is a charming little annual that often pops up in fields and gardens as a weed. It features delicate,...

  • Field Maple Acer campestre

    The field maple is a lovely, hardy tree native to much of Europe and parts of Asia. It is well known for its small,...

  • Field pansy Viola arvensis

    The field pansy is a charming little wildflower often found in disturbed soils and fields. It produces delicate,...

  • Field Poppy Papaver rhoeas

    The field poppy is a cheerful annual that brings a splash of vibrant red to meadows and gardens. It is a classic...

  • Field rose Rosa arvensis

    The field rose is a lovely, trailing shrub that brings a touch of wild elegance to any garden. It is known for its...

  • Field scabious Knautia arvensis

    Field scabious is a lovely wildflower that brings a touch of the meadow to your garden. It is a magnet for bees and...

  • field woodrush Luzula campestris

    This charming little grass-like perennial is a lovely addition to woodland gardens or shaded lawns. It produces...

  • Fig Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'

    The Ficus genus includes a wide variety of plants ranging from small shrubs to massive trees. They are popular...

  • Fig Ficus carica

    The common fig is a beautiful, deciduous tree known for its sweet, edible fruit and lobed leaves. It thrives in warm...

  • Fine leaved flax Linum tenuifolium

    This charming perennial brings a delicate touch to rock gardens with its airy habit. It produces lovely, pale...

  • Finger lime Citrus australasica

    The finger lime is a unique Australian native shrub known for its caviar like juice vesicles. It produces slender,...

  • Fire Stick Euphorbia tirucalli

    The Fire Stick is a striking succulent known for its pencil thin, coral like branches that turn brilliant shades of...

  • Firecracker flower Crossandra infundibuliformis

    The firecracker flower is a cheerful tropical shrub that produces vibrant, fan shaped blooms. It loves warmth and...

  • Firecracker plant Russelia equisetiformis

    The firecracker plant is a charming shrub known for its cascading, rush like stems covered in tiny, tubular red...

  • Firethorn Pyracantha coccinea

    Firethorn is a tough, evergreen shrub known for its brilliant clusters of red or orange berries. It makes a...

  • Fireweed Chamaenerion angustifolium

    Fireweed is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant spikes of pink to purple flowers. It often colonizes areas...

  • Fireweed Chamerion angustifolium

    Fireweed is a hardy perennial known for its tall spikes of vibrant pink flowers. It often colonizes areas quickly...

  • Fish poison tree Barringtonia asiatica

    The fish poison tree is a stunning coastal plant known for its large, fragrant, white flowers that bloom at night....

  • Fishbone Cactus Epiphyllum anguliger

    The fishbone cactus is a charming epiphyte known for its unique, zigzagging stems. It produces stunning, fragrant...

  • Fittonia Fittonia albivenis

    The nerve plant is a charming tropical groundcover known for its striking, vein-patterned foliage. It thrives in...

  • Flame tree Delonix regia

    The flame tree is a stunning tropical specimen famous for its vibrant, fiery red flowers that cover the canopy. It...

  • Flame vine Pyrostegia venusta

    The flame vine is a stunning, fast growing climber that puts on a show with masses of bright orange, tubular...

  • Flamingo Flower Anthurium

    Anthuriums are stunning tropical plants known for their glossy, heart shaped leaves and vibrant, waxy spathes. They...

  • Flamingo Willow Salix integra

    The Flamingo Willow is a stunning shrub known for its vibrant, variegated foliage that shifts from pink to white and...

  • Flask pitcher plant Nepenthes ampullaria

    This unique pitcher plant is famous for its clusters of round, squat pitchers that grow right at the base of the...

  • floating sweet-grass Glyceria fluitans

    This charming aquatic grass thrives in shallow water or muddy banks. It creates a lush, green carpet that looks...

  • Florence Fennel Foeniculum vulgare

    Florence fennel is a lovely, aromatic herb grown primarily for its swollen, bulbous stem base. It adds a sweet,...

  • Florist's cyclamen Cyclamen persicum

    Cyclamen persicum is a charming tuberous perennial that brings a splash of color to cooler indoor spaces. It...

  • Flowering Crabapple Malus × domestica

    The flowering crabapple is a stunning ornamental tree that brings incredible color to spring landscapes. It produces...

  • Flowering dogwood Cornus florida

    The flowering dogwood is a beautiful deciduous tree that puts on a stunning show every spring. It thrives in...

  • Flowering Maple Abutilon × hybridum

    This charming plant is a favorite for its bell shaped flowers that resemble miniature hibiscus blooms. It is a fast...

  • Flowering quince Chaenomeles speciosa

    Flowering quince is a hardy, deciduous shrub that brings a burst of early spring color to the garden. It produces...

  • Flowering rush Butomus umbellatus

    The flowering rush is a lovely aquatic perennial that brings a touch of elegance to pond edges. It produces...

  • Flowering Spurge Euphorbia corollata

    The flowering spurge is a lovely native perennial that produces clouds of tiny white flowers. It is a hardy plant...

  • Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana alata

    Flowering tobacco is a lovely annual that brings a sweet scent to your garden in the evening. It produces tubular...

  • Fly agaric Amanita muscaria

    The fly agaric is a striking fungus famous for its iconic red cap with white spots. It forms a symbiotic...

  • Flying duck orchid Caleana major

    The flying duck orchid is a fascinating Australian native known for its unique flower shape that mimics a duck in...

  • Fool's watercress Helosciadium nodiflorum

    Fool's watercress is a lovely perennial herb that thrives in wet, marshy areas. It often grows along the edges of...

  • Forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica

    The wood forget-me-not is a charming biennial that brings a soft, blue haze to woodland gardens. It self-seeds...

  • Fountain Grass Cenchrus alopecuroides

    Fountain grass is a beautiful ornamental grass that adds a soft, arching texture to your garden. It creates a lovely...

  • Four o'clock flower Mirabilis jalapa

    The four o'clock flower is a charming plant that opens its fragrant blooms in the late afternoon. It's a tender...

  • Foxglove Digitalis purpurea

    Foxgloves are iconic biennial plants that produce tall, dramatic spikes of bell shaped flowers. They add a classic...

  • foxtail barley Hordeum jubatum

    Foxtail barley is a lovely ornamental grass known for its silky, nodding flower spikes. It thrives in cool climates...

  • Foxtail lily Eremurus robustus

    The foxtail lily is a stunning perennial that sends up massive, towering spikes of star shaped flowers. It makes a...

  • Fragrant plantain lily Hosta plantaginea

    This lovely perennial is a garden favorite known for its lush foliage and beautiful, fragrant white flowers. It...

  • Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica

    Fragrant sumac is a hardy, deciduous shrub that offers lovely seasonal color and a pleasant scent when its leaves...

  • Frangipani Plumeria

    Plumeria are iconic tropical shrubs known for their incredibly fragrant, waxy flowers. They thrive in warm climates...

  • Frangipani Plumeria rubra

    Frangipani is a stunning tropical shrub known for its incredibly fragrant, waxy flowers. It loves warm weather and...

  • Frankincense Boswellia sacra

    Frankincense is a beautiful, slow growing tree known for the aromatic resin it produces. It thrives in arid...

  • Fraser photinia Photinia x fraseri

    This popular evergreen shrub is well known for its vibrant, fiery red new growth that eventually turns a deep,...

  • French lavender Lavandula stoechas

    French lavender is a lovely Mediterranean shrub known for its unique, rabbit ear flower heads. It adds a wonderful...

  • French rose Rosa gallica

    The French rose is a classic, hardy shrub known for its fragrant, deep pink to crimson blooms. It has been cherished...

  • French tamarisk Tamarix gallica

    The French tamarisk is a hardy, salt tolerant shrub known for its feathery foliage and delicate pink flowers. It...

  • fringed willowherb Epilobium ciliatum

    This hardy perennial is a common sight in moist, disturbed areas across North America. It produces slender stems...

  • Frostweed Verbesina virginica

    Frostweed is a fascinating native perennial known for its unique ability to create ice sculptures on its stems...

  • Fuchsia

    Fuchsias are beloved for their elegant, pendulous flowers that look like little dancers. They thrive in cooler,...

  • Fukien Tea Carmona retusa

    The Fukien tea is a charming shrub often styled as a bonsai for its tiny, glossy leaves and delicate white flowers....