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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...