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- Macadamia nut Macadamia integrifolia
The Macadamia is a beautiful evergreen tree prized for its delicious, creamy nuts. It thrives in warm, tropical...
- Magnolia
Magnolias are stunning trees or shrubs known for their large, fragrant blossoms. They have been around for millions...
- Maiden pink Dianthus deltoides
The maiden pink is a charming, low growing perennial that forms a dense mat of evergreen foliage. It produces a...
- Maidenhair fern Adiantum capillus-veneris
The maidenhair fern is a delicate beauty known for its graceful, arching fronds and thin, dark stems. It thrives in...
- Maidenhair spleenwort Asplenium trichomanes
This charming fern is a classic choice for rock gardens or cool, shaded spots. It features delicate fronds that grow...
- Maize Zea mays
Maize is a tall, fast growing cereal grain that thrives in warm weather. It is a staple crop grown globally for its...
- Malabar spinach Basella alba
Malabar spinach is a vigorous, heat loving vine that thrives in tropical climates. It is not a true spinach but...
- Male fern Dryopteris filix-mas
The male fern is a classic, hardy choice that brings a lush, woodland feel to your garden. It features elegant,...
- Mandarin orange Citrus reticulata
Mandarin oranges are lovely citrus trees that bring a touch of the Mediterranean to your home. They produce fragrant...
- Mandevilla Mandevilla sanderi
This lovely tropical vine is a favorite for its showy, trumpet shaped blooms. It loves climbing up trellises and...
- Mango Mangifera indica
The mango is a tropical fruit tree known for its juicy, sweet stone fruit. It thrives in warm climates and makes a...
- Mangosteen Garcinia mangostana
The mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its delicious, sweet fruit. It thrives in humid, warm...
- many-flowered wood-rush Luzula multiflora
This charming perennial grass-like plant is a wonderful addition to woodland gardens. It forms neat, grassy tufts...
- Mapleleaf viburnum Viburnum acerifolium
The mapleleaf viburnum is a charming native shrub that brings seasonal interest to woodland gardens. It features...
- Marginal wood fern Dryopteris marginalis
The marginal wood fern is a lovely, hardy evergreen choice for your shaded garden spots. It features a neat,...
- Marigold Tagetes
Marigolds are cheerful, sun loving annuals that bring vibrant color to any garden. They are famous for their long...
- Marram grass Ammophila arenaria
Marram grass is a hardy, dune-stabilizing plant that thrives in sandy, coastal environments. It is famous for its...
- marsh cudweed Gnaphalium uliginosum
The marsh cudweed is a charming little annual that loves damp, disturbed ground. It is quite common in meadows and...
- marsh foxtail Alopecurus geniculatus
This charming grass loves to hang out in damp, marshy areas. It has a lovely habit of creeping along the ground...
- marsh horsetail Equisetum palustre
The marsh horsetail is a fascinating, primitive plant that thrives in damp, boggy environments. It spreads through...
- Marsh marigold Caltha palustris
The marsh marigold is a cheerful perennial that loves wet feet. It brings bright yellow blooms to boggy spots or...
- marsh pennywort Hydrocotyle vulgaris
This charming aquatic perennial thrives in damp, boggy areas and shallow water. It features small, circular leaves...
- Marsh thistle Cirsium palustre
The marsh thistle is a biennial plant that thrives in damp, boggy environments. It produces tall, spiky stems topped...
- Marsh violet Viola palustris
The marsh violet is a charming little plant that loves to keep its feet wet. It thrives in boggy areas and cool,...
- Marsh willowherb Epilobium palustre
This charming plant loves to hang out in damp, boggy areas. It produces lovely, delicate flowers that bring a touch...
- Marsh woundwort Stachys palustris
This hardy perennial thrives in damp, marshy areas and along riverbanks. It features lovely spikes of purple flowers...
- Marula Sclerocarya birrea
The marula is a beautiful, medium sized tree native to southern Africa that produces delicious, vitamin rich fruits....
- Masterwort Astrantia major
Masterwort is a lovely perennial that brings a unique, pincushion look to shady garden beds. It thrives in cool,...
- Matgrass Nardus stricta
Matgrass is a hardy, perennial grass that forms dense, low mats in acidic, nutrient poor soils. It is a common sight...
- Mayapple Podophyllum peltatum
The Mayapple is a charming woodland perennial that spreads through underground rhizomes. It produces unique umbrella...
- Maypop Passiflora incarnata
The maypop is a beautiful, hardy vine known for its intricate, alien looking flowers. It is a native North American...
- Meadow buttercup Ranunculus acris
The meadow buttercup is a charming perennial that brings a splash of yellow to fields and gardens. It thrives in...
- meadow cranesbill Geranium pratense
The meadow cranesbill is a lovely perennial that brings a touch of the wild to your garden. It produces beautiful...
- Meadow foxtail Alopecurus pratensis
Meadow foxtail is a cool season perennial grass that thrives in moist meadows and pastures. It is well known for its...
- Meadow vetchling Lathyrus pratensis
The meadow vetchling is a charming perennial legume that spreads through creeping rhizomes. It produces lovely...
- Meadowsweet Filipendula ulmaria
Meadowsweet is a lovely perennial that loves damp soil and brings a sweet, almond scent to your garden. It produces...
- Medlar Mespilus germanica
The medlar is a charming, ancient fruit tree that produces unique, rustic fruit. It has a beautiful, spreading habit...
- Mélisse Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm is a cheerful, fragrant herb that belongs to the mint family. It is well loved for its citrusy scent and...
- Melon Cucumis melo
Melons are vining plants that thrive in warm, sunny gardens during the summer months. They produce sweet, juicy...
- Mexican bush sage Salvia leucantha
This stunning perennial is a favorite for its velvety, purple flower spikes that bloom in late summer and fall. It...
- Mexican fleabane Erigeron karvinskianus
This charming plant is a wonderful addition to rock gardens or stone walls. It produces a profusion of daisy like...
- Mexican hat Ratibida columnifera
Mexican hat is a charming prairie wildflower that adds a rustic touch to any sunny garden. It is well known for its...
- Mexican mint Plectranthus amboinicus
This fragrant herb is a wonderful addition to any sunny windowsill or garden. It is known for its thick, fuzzy...
- Mexican orange blossom Choisya ternata
This lovely evergreen shrub brings a wonderful citrus scent to your garden with its white, star shaped flowers. It...
- Mexican petunia Ruellia simplex
The Mexican petunia is a tough, fast growing perennial that brings a splash of color to your garden. It is quite...
- Mexican snowball Echeveria elegans
This charming succulent forms tight, pale blue-green rosettes that look just like little flowers. It is a classic...
- Michaelmas Daisy Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Michaelmas daisies are lovely perennials that bring a splash of color to your garden right as autumn arrives. They...
- Milk thistle Silybum marianum
Milk thistle is a striking biennial or annual herb known for its medicinal history and unique appearance. It thrives...
- Milkweed Asclepias
Milkweeds are wonderful perennials that serve as the primary host plant for monarch butterfly larvae. They produce...
- Mint Mentha
Mint is a vigorous, aromatic herb that spreads quickly through underground runners. It thrives in moist, cool...
- Miracle berry Synsepalum dulcificum
The miracle berry is a fascinating tropical shrub known for its unique fruit that temporarily alters your taste...
- Mirror Bush Coprosma repens
The mirror bush is a hardy evergreen shrub known for its glossy, reflective leaves. It is a popular choice for...
- Miscanthus
Miscanthus is a group of tall, elegant perennial grasses that add wonderful texture and movement to the landscape....
- Miss Willmott's Ghost Eryngium giganteum
This striking biennial brings a silvery, architectural look to your garden. It is famous for the way its bracts seem...
- Mock orange Philadelphus
Mock orange is a wonderful deciduous shrub known for its incredibly fragrant white flowers that bloom in late...
- Mock orange Philadelphus coronarius
The mock orange is a lovely deciduous shrub known for its intensely fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late...
- Mock strawberry Potentilla indica
This charming groundcover looks just like a wild strawberry but produces tasteless red fruit. It spreads quickly...
- Mondo grass Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo grass is a charming, grass-like perennial that forms dense, dark green mounds. It is a fantastic choice for...
- Money Tree Pachira aquatica
The money tree is a popular indoor plant known for its braided trunk and palm like leaves. It thrives in warm, humid...
- Monkey face orchid Dracula simia
This fascinating orchid is famous for its blooms that look just like a monkey face. It hails from the cloud forests...
- Monkey puzzle tree Araucaria araucana
The monkey puzzle is a striking evergreen conifer known for its unique, architectural appearance. It grows quite...
- Monstera Adansonii Monstera adansonii
This charming vining plant is famous for the unique holes, or fenestrations, that develop on its heart shaped...
- Montbretia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Montbretia is a lovely, clump forming perennial that brings vibrant color to the garden with its arching stems. It...
- Moonstone Pachyphytum oviferum
This charming succulent is famous for its plump, egg shaped leaves that look like smooth stones. It is a slow grower...
- Morning Glory Ipomoea
Morning glories are beautiful, fast growing vines that produce trumpet shaped flowers. They love to climb and will...
- Moso bamboo Phyllostachys edulis
Moso bamboo is a massive, fast growing grass known for its impressive height and thick, edible shoots. It creates a...
- Moss rose Portulaca grandiflora
Moss rose is a charming, low growing succulent that loves the heat. It produces vibrant, rose like flowers in a...
- Moth orchid Phalaenopsis amabilis
The moth orchid is a classic houseplant known for its elegant, long lasting blooms that resemble fluttering moths....
- Moth Orchid Phalaenopsis
Moth orchids are beloved for their long lasting, elegant blooms that resemble fluttering wings. They thrive in warm...
- Mother Fern Asplenium daucifolium
This lovely fern is famous for producing tiny plantlets directly on its fronds. It brings a delicate, lacy texture...
- Mother of Thousands Kalanchoe daigremontiana
This fascinating succulent is famous for producing tiny plantlets along the edges of its leaves. It is a hardy...
- Mother of Thyme Thymus praecox
Mother of Thyme is a wonderful, low growing groundcover that forms a dense mat of fragrant foliage. It is perfect...
- Motherwort Leonurus cardiaca
Motherwort is a hardy perennial herb that has been used in traditional herbalism for ages. It is a member of the...
- Mountain Aloe Aloe marlothii
This is a striking, large succulent that grows as a solitary rosette. It is native to rocky slopes in southern...
- Mountain Laurel Kalmia latifolia
Mountain laurel is a stunning evergreen shrub native to the eastern United States. It is famous for its clusters of...
- Mouse-ear hawkweed Pilosella officinarum
This charming perennial is a low growing plant that spreads through runners. It is known for its fuzzy, tongue...
- Mugwort Artemisia vulgaris
Mugwort is a hardy perennial herb known for its aromatic, deeply lobed leaves with silvery undersides. It spreads...
- Mulberry Morus
Mulberries are hardy, fast growing trees that produce delicious, berry like fruit. They are quite adaptable to...
- Multiflora rose Rosa multiflora
The multiflora rose is a vigorous climbing shrub known for its clusters of small, fragrant white flowers. It is...
- Mung bean Vigna radiata
Mung beans are fast growing legumes that are often grown for their edible seeds or as nutritious sprouts. They are a...
- Muscadine grape Vitis rotundifolia
The muscadine grape is a hardy vine native to the southeastern United States. It produces delicious bronze or dark...
- Musk thistle Carduus nutans
The musk thistle is a biennial plant known for its striking, nodding purple flower heads. It is often considered an...
- Myrrh Commiphora myrrha
Myrrh is a fascinating desert shrub known for the aromatic resin it produces. It thrives in hot, arid environments...