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- Labrador Tea Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador tea is a lovely, hardy evergreen shrub that thrives in cool, boggy environments. It produces clusters of...
- Lace Aloe Aloe aristata
The Lace Aloe is a charming succulent that forms dense, rosettes of dark green leaves. It is a tough little plant...
- Lacy Phacelia Phacelia tanacetifolia
Phacelia is a fantastic annual wildflower that bees absolutely adore. It produces beautiful, fern like foliage and...
- Lady fern Athyrium filix-femina
The lady fern is a lovely, deciduous plant that brings a soft, lacy texture to shady garden spots. It thrives in...
- Lady's bedstraw Galium verum
Lady's bedstraw is a charming perennial herb known for its delicate, honey-scented yellow flowers. It thrives in...
- Lady's Mantle Alchemilla mollis
Lady's Mantle is a charming, clump forming perennial prized for its scalloped, light green leaves. It produces airy...
- Lady's slipper orchid Cypripedium calceolus
This beautiful orchid is a rare woodland treasure known for its unique, pouch shaped flowers. It thrives in cool,...
- Lamb's ear Stachys byzantina
Lamb's ear is a charming perennial known for its incredibly soft, fuzzy foliage that feels just like a lamb's ear....
- Lambs quarters Chenopodium album
Lambs quarters is a hardy annual plant often found growing in disturbed soils and gardens. It is widely recognized...
- Land Cress Barbarea verna
Land cress is a hardy biennial often grown as a peppery salad green. It produces rosettes of dark green, pinnately...
- Lantana Lantana camara
Lantana is a cheerful, sun loving shrub that produces clusters of vibrant, multi colored flowers. It is a fantastic...
- Large bindweed Calystegia silvatica
This vigorous climber is a common sight in hedgerows and gardens across Europe. It produces beautiful, trumpet...
- Large crabgrass Digitaria sanguinalis
Large crabgrass is a common annual grass that often shows up as a weed in lawns and gardens. It thrives in warm...
- Large flowered tickseed Coreopsis grandiflora
This cheerful perennial brings a sunny splash of yellow to your garden beds. It is a reliable bloomer that loves...
- Large-leaved lupine Lupinus polyphyllus
Lupines are stunning perennials that bring a classic cottage garden feel to your outdoor space. They are famous for...
- Late flowering thoroughwort Eupatorium serotinum
This native perennial is a wonderful choice for supporting local pollinators in late summer. It grows in a sturdy,...
- Laurustinus Viburnum tinus
The Laurustinus is a lovely evergreen shrub that brings life to your garden during the colder months. It produces...
- Lavender Lavandula
Lavender is a beautiful, fragrant herb that brings a touch of the Mediterranean to your garden. It is well loved for...
- Lawson cypress Chamaecyparis lawsoniana
The Lawson cypress is a graceful evergreen conifer known for its feathery, scale like foliage. It makes a lovely...
- Leatherleaf Fern Rumohra adiantiformis
The leatherleaf fern is a classic, sturdy houseplant known for its glossy, deep green fronds. It thrives in humid...
- Leek Allium ampeloprasum
Leeks are a delicious member of the onion family that produce a mild, sweet flavor. They are biennial plants...
- Lemon Citrus limon
The lemon is a beloved citrus tree known for its bright, zesty fruit and fragrant white blossoms. It thrives in...
- Lemon scented gum Corymbia citriodora
The lemon scented gum is a tall, elegant tree known for its smooth, powdery bark and fragrant foliage. It releases a...
- Lemon verbena Aloysia citrodora
Lemon verbena is a delightful shrub known for its intense, citrusy fragrance. It is a favorite for herb gardens and...
- Lemongrass Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a fragrant, tropical grass that brings a fresh citrus scent to your garden. It thrives in warm, sunny...
- Lenten rose Helleborus orientalis
The Lenten rose is a lovely perennial that brings early color to the garden when little else is blooming. It...
- Lesser burdock Arctium minus
Lesser burdock is a hardy biennial that produces large, heart shaped leaves in its first year. It is well known for...
- Lesser celandine Ficaria verna
Lesser celandine is a charming, early spring bloomer that carpets the forest floor with bright yellow flowers. It is...
- Lesser Galangal Alpinia officinarum
This lovely ginger relative is prized for its aromatic rhizomes and attractive, lance shaped foliage. It thrives in...
- Lesser spearwort Ranunculus flammula
This charming little plant is a true lover of wet feet and thrives in boggy spots. You will often find it naturally...
- Lesser stitchwort Stellaria graminea
Lesser stitchwort is a delicate, sprawling perennial that adds a lovely touch to meadows and grassy areas. It is...
- Lesser trefoil Trifolium dubium
Lesser trefoil is a charming, low growing annual often found in lawns and meadows. It produces tiny, bright yellow...
- Lettuce Lactuca sativa
Lettuce is a cool season annual that loves mild temperatures and consistent moisture. It grows quickly in the garden...
- Licorice plant Helichrysum petiolare
The licorice plant is a charming, trailing perennial known for its soft, felted foliage. It adds a wonderful silvery...
- Lilac Syringa vulgaris
The common lilac is a beloved deciduous shrub known for its incredibly fragrant spring blooms. It thrives in cooler...
- Lily Lilium
Lilies are stunning, bulbous perennials known for their large, fragrant, and often trumpet shaped flowers. They...
- Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis
Lily of the Valley is a charming woodland perennial known for its sweet scent and delicate bell shaped flowers. It...
- Linden tree Tilia
Linden trees are beloved shade trees known for their heart shaped leaves and fragrant summer flowers. They make...
- Lingonberry Vaccinium vitis-idaea
Lingonberries are charming, low-growing evergreen shrubs that produce tart, bright red berries. They thrive in cool...
- Lingzhi mushroom Ganoderma lingzhi
This is a fascinating medicinal fungus often found growing on decaying wood in temperate forests. It is highly...
- Lion's Ear Leonotis leonurus
Lion's ear is a striking shrub known for its unique, fuzzy orange flowers that resemble a lion's mane. It thrives in...
- Lipstick plant Aeschynanthus radicans
The lipstick plant is a lovely trailing tropical that gets its name from its unique, tube shaped red flowers. It...
- Lisianthus Eustoma russellianum
Lisianthus plants are stunning beauties that look a lot like roses. They're popular for their elegant, ruffled...
- Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
Little bluestem is a beautiful native grass that brings stunning color to your garden throughout the seasons. It...
- Little-leaf linden Tilia cordata
The little-leaf linden is a beautiful, hardy shade tree known for its symmetrical shape and fragrant flowers. It's a...
- Littleleaf boxwood Buxus microphylla
The littleleaf boxwood is a classic evergreen shrub that is loved for its dense, fine texture. It is a fantastic...
- Liverworts Marchantiophyta
Liverworts are fascinating, non vascular plants that thrive in damp, shaded environments. They grow close to the...
- Living stones Lithops lesliei
These fascinating succulents mimic pebbles to hide from hungry animals in their native South African home. They grow...
- Lizard's tail Saururus cernuus
Lizard's tail is a lovely aquatic perennial that thrives in shallow water or boggy soil. It's a native plant that...
- Lodgepole pine Pinus contorta
The lodgepole pine is a hardy evergreen conifer that thrives in diverse environments across western North America....
- London planetree Platanus × acerifolia
The London planetree is a magnificent, large shade tree often seen lining city streets. It is a hybrid between the...
- Longan Dimocarpus longan
The longan is a lovely tropical fruit tree that produces clusters of sweet, translucent berries. It thrives in warm...
- Loquat Eriobotrya japonica
The loquat is a lovely evergreen tree that produces sweet, tangy fruit in the spring. It has a beautiful, rounded...
- Lords and Ladies Arum maculatum
This woodland perennial is famous for its unique hooded flowers and bright red berries. It emerges in early spring...
- Lotus Nelumbo
The lotus is a stunning aquatic perennial that holds deep cultural significance. It grows from thick rhizomes buried...
- lousewort Pedicularis sylvatica
This charming little wildflower is a hemiparasitic plant that often grows in damp heaths and grasslands. It forms a...
- Love in a Mist Nigella damascena
Love in a Mist is a charming annual that brings a whimsical touch to any cottage garden. It is well loved for its...
- Love lies bleeding Amaranthus caudatus
This striking plant is famous for its long, drooping tassels of tiny, deep red flowers. It adds a dramatic flair to...
- Lucky Bamboo Dracaena sanderiana
Lucky bamboo is a popular houseplant often grown in water or soil. It is known for its resilience and ability to...
- Lucuma Pouteria lucuma
The lucuma is a lovely evergreen tree native to the Andean valleys. It produces a unique, sweet fruit often used in...
- Luffa Luffa aegyptiaca
The luffa is a vigorous climbing vine that produces edible fruits when young and fibrous sponges when mature. It...
- Lungwort Pulmonaria officinalis
Lungwort is a charming, shade loving perennial known for its spotted foliage and early spring blooms. It adds a...
- Lychee Litchi chinensis
The lychee is a beautiful tropical evergreen tree prized for its sweet, translucent fruit. It thrives in warm, humid...
- Lyreleaf sage Salvia lyrata
This charming native perennial is a great choice for naturalizing in your garden. It features a basal rosette of...