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- Galangal Alpinia galanga
Galangal is a beautiful tropical rhizome related to ginger that adds a lovely spicy kick to your cooking. It grows...
- Garden Angelica Angelica archangelica
Angelica is a striking biennial herb that brings a touch of drama to any garden with its tall, architectural stems....
- Garden asparagus Asparagus officinalis
Asparagus is a hardy perennial vegetable prized for its tender young shoots. It thrives in sunny spots with well...
- Garden cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus
Cosmos are cheerful, daisy like flowers that bring a splash of color to any sunny garden. They are incredibly easy...
- Garden Cress Lepidium sativum
Garden cress is a fast growing, edible herb that adds a peppery kick to your salads and sandwiches. It is incredibly...
- Garden Petunia Petunia hybrida
These cheerful annuals are a staple for adding vibrant color to your garden beds and containers. They bloom...
- Garden Phlox Phlox paniculata
Garden phlox is a classic perennial that brings height and fragrance to the summer garden. It produces large, showy...
- Garden sorrel Rumex acetosa
Garden sorrel is a hardy perennial herb known for its sharp, lemony flavor. It grows in a basal rosette of arrow...
- Garden star of Bethlehem Ornithogalum umbellatum
This charming bulbous perennial brings a cheerful touch to your garden with its starry white flowers. It is a hardy...
- Gardenia
Gardenias are beloved for their incredibly fragrant white flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. They thrive in...
- Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenias are beloved for their incredibly fragrant, creamy white flowers and glossy, dark green foliage. They...
- Garlic mustard Alliaria petiolata
Garlic mustard is a hardy biennial herb that is often considered an invasive species in North America. It produces...
- Gasteria Gasteria obliqua
This charming succulent is a real favorite for its unique, tongue shaped leaves. It is a slow grower that stays...
- Gazania Gazania rigens
Gazanias are cheerful, sun-loving perennials that produce daisy-like flowers in vibrant shades. They thrive in warm,...
- Geiger tree Cordia
Cordia is a beautiful group of flowering trees and shrubs often found in tropical regions. They are well known for...
- Geranium
These cheerful plants are absolute classics for garden borders, rock gardens and groundcover. They are known for...
- Geranium Pelargonium
Pelargoniums are cheerful, sun loving plants that bring a classic look to gardens and containers. They are...
- Geranium Pelargonium x hortorum
Garden geraniums are classic favorites known for their vibrant, rounded flower clusters and velvety, scalloped...
- Geranium Pelargonium zonale
These cheerful plants are classic favorites for containers and garden beds. They bring a splash of color to any...
- germander speedwell Veronica chamaedrys
This charming perennial is a favorite for its bright blue flowers that appear in late spring. It spreads nicely to...
- Ghost orchid Dendrophylax lindenii
The ghost orchid is a rare, leafless epiphyte native to the humid swamps of Florida and Cuba. It is famous for its...
- Ghost plant Monotropa uniflora
This fascinating plant lacks chlorophyll and survives by parasitizing fungi connected to tree roots. It is a rare...
- Giant feather grass Stipa gigantea
This is a stunning ornamental grass that brings a touch of elegance to any sunny garden. It is famous for its tall,...
- Giant Hogweed Heracleum mantegazzianum
This massive biennial plant is known for its impressive height and striking white flower clusters. It is considered...
- Giant knotweed Reynoutria sachalinensis
Giant knotweed is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial known for its massive size and rapid spread. It is often...
- Giant Onion Allium giganteum
This striking ornamental onion produces massive, globe shaped flower heads that stand tall in the garden. It is a...
- Giant ragweed Ambrosia trifida
Giant ragweed is a fast growing annual plant often found in disturbed soils and along roadsides. It is well known...
- Giant reed Arundo donax
The giant reed is a tall, bamboo like perennial grass that thrives in moist, sunny environments. It spreads rapidly...
- Giant rhubarb Gunnera manicata
The giant rhubarb is a massive, prehistoric looking plant that loves damp, boggy spots in the garden. It produces...
- Giant sequoia Sequoiadendron giganteum
The giant sequoia is a massive, long lived evergreen conifer native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada...
- Giant spider lily Crinum asiaticum
This striking bulbous perennial is a showstopper in tropical gardens. It produces large, fragrant white flowers that...
- Giant Taro Alocasia macrorrhizos
The Giant Taro is a stunning tropical plant known for its massive, upright leaves that bring a bold look to any...
- Giant Waterlily Victoria amazonica
This massive aquatic plant is famous for its enormous, circular floating leaves that can span several feet across....
- Giant white bird of paradise Strelitzia nicolai
This impressive plant brings a tropical feel to any room with its massive, paddle shaped leaves. It thrives in large...
- Ginger Zingiber officinale
Ginger is a wonderful tropical plant that is just as beautiful as it is useful. It grows from a thick, aromatic...
- ginger lily Zingiber spectabile
The ginger lily is a stunning tropical plant known for its unique, cone shaped flower heads. It thrives in warm,...
- Ginger lily Hedychium
Ginger lilies are beautiful tropical perennials known for their fragrant, showy flowers. They grow from thick...
- Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba
The ginkgo is a truly ancient tree species that has survived for millions of years. It is famous for its unique fan...
- Globe Artichoke Cynara cardunculus
The globe artichoke is a striking perennial thistle that produces delicious edible flower buds. It adds a dramatic...
- Globe thistle Echinops ritro
Globe thistle is a striking perennial that brings architectural flair to any garden with its unique, spherical blue...
- Glory lily Gloriosa superba
The glory lily is a stunning climbing plant known for its unique, flame-like flowers with reflexed petals. It grows...
- Glossy abelia Abelia chinensis
The glossy abelia is a charming shrub that brings a touch of elegance to any garden. It's well loved for its long...
- goat willow Salix caprea
The goat willow is a lovely deciduous shrub or small tree known for its fuzzy catkins that appear in early spring....
- Golden Bamboo Phyllostachys aurea
Golden bamboo is a vigorous, running grass known for its striking yellow culms. It creates a dense, attractive...
- Golden Barrel Cactus Echinocactus grusonii
This iconic cactus is a slow growing succulent that forms a perfect, rounded shape. It is famous for its bright...
- Golden leather fern Acrostichum aureum
The golden leather fern is a striking, salt tolerant plant that thrives in swampy, coastal environments. It features...
- Golden oat grass Trisetum flavescens
Golden oat grass is a lovely perennial bunchgrass known for its shimmering, yellow, panicle flowers. It thrives in...
- Golden Pothos Epipremnum aureum
The Golden Pothos is a classic, trailing vine known for its heart shaped leaves splashed with yellow variegation. It...
- Golden trumpet Allamanda cathartica
The golden trumpet is a stunning tropical vine known for its large, bright yellow, funnel shaped flowers. It loves...
- Golden Wattle Acacia pycnantha
The Golden Wattle is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree that serves as the national floral emblem of...
- Golden-scaled male fern Dryopteris affinis
This lovely fern brings a touch of the woodland to your garden with its sturdy, arching fronds. It is a reliable...
- Goldenrod Solidago
Goldenrod is a cheerful perennial known for its bright yellow plumes that light up late summer gardens. It is a...
- Gooseberry Ribes uva-crispa
The gooseberry is a hardy shrub that produces delicious, tart berries in the summer. It thrives in cooler climates...
- Goosegrass Eleusine indica
Goosegrass is a tough, low growing annual grass often found in compacted soils. It forms a dense, flattened rosette...
- Gorse Ulex europaeus
Gorse is a hardy, evergreen shrub known for its vibrant yellow flowers and sharp spines. It thrives in poor soil and...
- Goutweed Aegopodium podagraria
Goutweed is a vigorous, low growing perennial that spreads rapidly through underground rhizomes. It is often used as...
- Grape Vitis vinifera
The common grapevine is a woody climbing vine prized for its delicious fruit and ornamental foliage. It thrives in...
- Grape Hyacinth Muscari armeniacum
Grape hyacinths are charming spring bulbs that produce dense clusters of bell shaped flowers. They naturalize easily...
- Grape Ivy Cissus rhombifolia
The grape ivy is a charming, vining plant that brings a touch of the tropics to your home. It features lovely,...
- Grass family Poaceae
The grass family is a massive group of flowering plants that includes cereals, bamboos, and lawn grasses. These...
- Grass tree Xanthorrhoea preissii
This iconic Australian native is a slow growing plant that develops a thick, blackened trunk over many years. It...
- Great Basin bristlecone pine Pinus longaeva
The bristlecone pine is a legendary survivor known for its incredible longevity in harsh, high altitude...
- Great blue lobelia Lobelia siphilitica
The great blue lobelia is a lovely perennial that brings a splash of vibrant blue to damp, shaded areas in your...
- Great Mullein Verbascum thapsus
Mullein is a striking biennial plant that produces a tall, impressive spike of yellow flowers. It's often found...
- Great Willowherb Epilobium hirsutum
The Great Willowherb is a vigorous perennial often found near water. It produces tall, hairy stems topped with...
- Greater bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus pedunculatus
This charming perennial thrives in damp, marshy areas and meadows. It produces lovely clusters of yellow, pea-like...
- Greater bladderwort Utricularia vulgaris
This fascinating aquatic plant is a rootless, free floating carnivorous species. It captures tiny organisms using...
- Greater celandine Chelidonium majus
Greater celandine is a charming, hardy perennial often found in woodland edges and hedgerows. It produces delicate...
- Greater Plantain Plantago major
This hardy perennial is a common sight in lawns and along paths. It features a low rosette of broad leaves and tall,...
- Greater stitchwort Rabelera holostea
Greater stitchwort is a charming woodland wildflower that brightens up spring forests with its delicate white...
- Greater wood-rush Luzula sylvatica
This lovely evergreen perennial forms lush, grassy clumps that thrive in shaded woodland settings. It is a fantastic...
- Green alkanet Pentaglottis sempervirens
Green alkanet is a hardy perennial that brings a splash of bright blue to shady corners. It spreads readily and...
- Green antelopehorn Asclepias viridis
The green antelopehorn is a lovely native milkweed that brings charm to any sunny garden. It is a vital host plant...
- Green Ash Fraxinus pennsylvanica
The green ash is a hardy, fast growing deciduous tree native to North America. It is widely recognized for its...
- green foxtail Setaria viridis
Green foxtail is a hardy annual grass that is often found growing in disturbed soils and fields. It is known for its...
- Green-ribbed sedge Carex binervis
This hardy perennial sedge is a lovely choice for adding texture to damp, acidic garden spots. It forms neat, grassy...
- Grey alder Alnus incana
The grey alder is a hardy, deciduous tree that thrives in moist soil near water sources. It is well known for its...
- Grey sallow Salix atrocinerea
The grey sallow is a hardy shrub that loves damp spots and thrives near water. It is a great choice if you want to...
- Grey willow Salix cinerea
The grey willow is a hardy deciduous shrub that loves damp spots. It is often found near ponds or streams where its...
- Ground Ivy Glechoma hederacea
Ground ivy is a hardy, trailing perennial that spreads quickly across the ground. It is often considered a weed in...
- Groundsel Senecio peregrinus
Senecio is a massive, diverse genus that includes everything from succulents to garden weeds. These plants are known...
- Guascas Galinsoga parviflora
This little plant is a common garden weed that is actually quite tasty in soups. It grows quickly and produces tiny...
- Guava Psidium guajava
The guava is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its sweet, fragrant fruit and attractive, peeling bark. It thrives...
- Guelder rose Viburnum opulus
The guelder rose is a lovely deciduous shrub that brings seasonal interest to your garden. It features beautiful...
- Gum arabic tree Senegalia senegal
The gum arabic tree is a hardy, drought tolerant shrub or small tree native to arid regions. It is famous for...
- Guzmania Bromeliad Guzmania
Guzmanias are stunning tropical bromeliads known for their long lasting, vibrant flower bracts. They add a splash of...
- Gypsywort Lycopus europaeus
Gypsywort is a charming perennial that loves to hang out near water. It is a member of the mint family but lacks the...