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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....