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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...