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- wall barley Hordeum murinum
Wall barley is a hardy, annual grass often found in disturbed soils and along roadsides. It is a common sight in...
- Wall-rue Asplenium ruta-muraria
The wall-rue is a charming, small fern that loves to tuck itself into rocky crevices. It is a hardy little plant...
- Wand loosestrife Lythrum lineare
This lovely perennial thrives in wet, marshy areas and brings a delicate touch to your garden. It produces slender...
- Wandflower Gaura lindheimeri
Wandflower is a charming perennial that adds a soft, airy feel to any garden border. It produces delicate, butterfly...
- Waratah Telopea speciosissima
The Waratah is a stunning Australian shrub famous for its large, crimson flower heads. It thrives in well drained...
- Water caltrop Trapa natans
The water caltrop is a fascinating aquatic plant that floats on the surface of still or slow moving water. It...
- Water clover Marsilea quadrifolia
This charming aquatic fern looks just like a four leaf clover floating on the water. It is a hardy plant that...
- Water fern Azolla filiculoides
This tiny floating aquatic fern is a fascinating plant that forms dense mats on the water surface. It is well known...
- Water figwort Scrophularia auriculata
This lovely perennial thrives in damp, marshy areas and along stream banks. It produces tall spikes of unique,...
- Water forget-me-not Myosotis scorpioides
This charming perennial loves damp spots and brings a splash of blue to your garden. It thrives near water and...
- Water horsetail Equisetum fluviatile
Water horsetail is a fascinating, primitive plant that thrives in shallow water or very wet soil. It features...
- Water hyacinth Pontederia crassipes
This floating aquatic plant is famous for its beautiful lavender flowers and bulbous, air-filled leaf stalks. It...
- Water lettuce Pistia stratiotes
Water lettuce is a charming floating aquatic plant that looks just like a tiny head of lettuce. It grows quickly on...
- Water Mint Mentha aquatica
Water mint is a lovely perennial that thrives in wet, marshy spots. It spreads quickly through underground runners...
- Water pepper Persicaria hydropiper
Water pepper is a hardy, moisture loving plant often found near streams or damp meadows. It has a distinct peppery...
- water smartweed Persicaria amphibia
This hardy perennial is quite the chameleon, as it can grow in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. You will...
- Water Spinach Ipomoea aquatica
Water spinach is a fast growing tropical vine that loves moisture. It is widely grown as a leafy vegetable in many...
- Watercress Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is a delightful, peppery aquatic plant that loves to grow in cool, running water. It is a fast growing...
- Watermeal Wolffia globosa
Watermeal is a tiny, rootless aquatic plant that floats on the surface of still water. It is actually one of the...
- Watermelon Citrullus lanatus
Watermelons are vining plants that produce large, sweet, juicy fruits. They love warm weather and plenty of space to...
- Watermelon Peperomia Peperomia argyreia
This charming plant is famous for its striking leaves that look just like watermelon rinds. It stays nice and...
- Waterwheel plant Aldrovanda vesiculosa
The waterwheel plant is a fascinating rootless aquatic carnivore that floats just below the water surface. It...
- Wavy bittercress Cardamine flexuosa
Wavy bittercress is a small, hardy plant often found in damp, shaded areas. It is known for its ability to spread...
- Wavy hair-grass Avenella flexuosa
Wavy hair-grass is a lovely, delicate perennial that thrives in acidic, well-draining soils. It features airy,...
- Wax Begonia Begonia cucullata
The wax begonia is a charming, compact plant that brings constant color to your home or garden. It is well loved for...
- Wax Begonia Begonia semperflorens
Wax begonias are cheerful, reliable plants that bring constant color to your garden or home. They are loved for...
- Wax vine Hoya linearis
This unique Hoya features long, slender, fuzzy leaves that hang down in beautiful, cascading stems. It is a lovely...
- Weeping Fig Ficus benjamina
The weeping fig is a classic houseplant known for its elegant, arching branches and glossy leaves. It thrives in...
- Weeping forsythia Forsythia suspensa
This shrub is a classic sign of spring with its arching branches covered in bright yellow blooms. It is a hardy...
- Weeping Willow Salix babylonica
The weeping willow is a graceful tree known for its long, sweeping branches that drape toward the ground. It thrives...
- Weigela Weigela florida
Weigela is a lovely deciduous shrub known for its profuse, trumpet shaped flowers that appear in late spring. It is...
- Welsh onion Allium fistulosum
The Welsh onion is a hardy perennial that produces hollow, blue green leaves. It is a staple in many kitchens for...
- Welsh poppy Papaver cambricum
The Welsh poppy is a charming perennial that brings a touch of sunshine to shady garden corners. It is well known...
- Welwitschia Welwitschia mirabilis
This desert survivor is a true botanical oddity from the Namib Desert. It only ever produces two permanent leaves...
- Western blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium bellum
This charming perennial is a member of the iris family that produces lovely violet blue flowers. It is a wonderful...
- Western columbine Aquilegia formosa
The Western columbine is a lovely native perennial that brings a splash of color to woodland settings. It features...
- Western marsh orchid Dactylorhiza majalis
The western marsh orchid is a beautiful perennial that thrives in damp meadows and fens. It produces striking spikes...
- Western mugwort Artemisia ludoviciana
Western mugwort is a hardy perennial known for its beautiful silvery foliage. It spreads by rhizomes and brings a...
- Western Red Cedar Thuja plicata
The Western Red Cedar is a majestic evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest. It is highly valued for its...
- Western sword fern Polystichum munitum
The Western sword fern is a classic evergreen beauty that brings a lush, woodland feel to any shady garden. It is a...
- Western trillium Trillium ovatum
The western trillium is a lovely woodland perennial that signals the arrival of spring in the Pacific Northwest. It...
- Western wallflower Erysimum capitatum
The western wallflower is a lovely biennial or short lived perennial that brings bright color to rocky slopes and...
- White Ash Fraxinus americana
The white ash is a stately deciduous tree known for its strong wood and beautiful fall color. It thrives in deep,...
- White Avens Geum canadense
White Avens is a charming native perennial that brings a woodland feel to shaded garden spots. It produces delicate...
- White campion Silene latifolia
White campion is a charming wildflower often found in fields and along roadsides. It is known for its delicate white...
- White dead-nettle Lamium album
This hardy perennial is a common sight in meadows and along roadsides. It looks quite a bit like a stinging nettle,...
- White horehound Marrubium vulgare
White horehound is a hardy perennial herb known for its crinkly, woolly leaves and long history in traditional...
- white meadowsweet Spiraea alba
This lovely deciduous shrub is a native beauty that brings a touch of the wild to your garden. It produces charming...
- White mulberry Morus alba
The white mulberry is a fast growing deciduous tree known for its importance in silkworm cultivation. It produces...
- White Mustard Sinapis alba
White mustard is a fast growing annual herb often grown for its spicy seeds or as a cover crop. It produces bright...
- White Oak Quercus alba
The white oak is a majestic, long lived hardwood tree native to eastern North America. It is prized for its sturdy...
- White Snakeroot Ageratina altissima
White snakeroot is a hardy perennial native to North America that produces clusters of fuzzy white flowers in late...
- White Spruce Picea glauca
The White Spruce is a hardy evergreen conifer native to northern North America. It is a popular choice for...
- White sweet clover Melilotus albus
White sweet clover is a hardy biennial often found in fields and along roadsides. It is well known for its fragrant...
- White Trillium Trillium grandiflorum
The white trillium is a lovely woodland perennial that signals the arrival of spring. It features a single, elegant...
- White vervain Verbena urticifolia
White vervain is a charming native perennial that brings a touch of wild beauty to your garden. It produces slender...
- White willow Salix alba
The white willow is a beautiful, fast growing tree that loves being near water. It is famous for its silvery leaves...
- White-topped pitcher plant Sarracenia leucophylla
The white-topped pitcher plant is a striking carnivorous species native to the southeastern United States. It...
- Whitemouth dayflower Commelina erecta
The whitemouth dayflower is a charming perennial herb that produces delicate blue flowers. It thrives in various...
- Wild Angelica Angelica sylvestris
Wild Angelica is a tall, striking biennial or short lived perennial that brings a touch of the meadow to your...
- Wild Bergamot Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot is a lovely native perennial that brings a splash of color to meadows and gardens. It is a favorite...
- Wild Blue Phlox Phlox divaricata
Wild blue phlox is a lovely woodland wildflower that brings a soft touch of color to shady spots in the spring. It...
- Wild Carrot Daucus carota subsp. carota
Wild carrot is a charming biennial wildflower often called Queen Anne's lace. It produces intricate, flat topped...
- Wild Geranium Geranium maculatum
This lovely native wildflower brings a touch of woodland charm to shady garden spots. It produces delicate, five...
- Wild Jack Artocarpus hirsutus
The wild jack is a beautiful tropical evergreen tree native to the Western Ghats of India. It produces edible, sweet...
- Wild mustard Sinapis arvensis
Wild mustard is a common, fast growing annual herb often found in fields and disturbed soil. It produces bright...
- Wild potato Solanum etuberosum
This wild relative of the common potato is a fascinating plant native to Chile. It is often studied for its natural...
- Wild rice Zizania palustris
Wild rice is a beautiful aquatic grass that thrives in shallow water. It is actually not a true rice but a distinct...
- Wild Rocket Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Wild rocket is a peppery perennial herb that adds a bold kick to your salads. It is a hardy plant that thrives in...
- Wild sarsaparilla Aralia nudicaulis
This charming woodland perennial is native to North America and grows from a creeping rhizome. It typically features...
- Wild Strawberry Fragaria vesca
The wild strawberry is a charming, low growing perennial that produces small, intensely flavorful berries. It...
- Willow Salix
Willows are graceful, moisture loving trees and shrubs known for their sweeping branches and slender leaves. They...
- Windmill Palm Trachycarpus fortunei
The Windmill Palm is a hardy, fan-shaped palm that brings a tropical feel to cooler climates. It features a slender,...
- Wineberry Rubus phoenicolasius
The wineberry is a charming bramble that produces delicious, tart red fruits in the summer. It is known for its...
- Winged Bean Psophocarpus tetragonolobus
The winged bean is a tropical legume known for its edible pods, leaves, and tubers. It thrives in warm, humid...
- Winged primrose-willow Ludwigia decurrens
This is a lovely wetland plant that really thrives in damp spots. It features unique winged stems that make it stand...
- Winged sumac Rhus copallina
The winged sumac is a hardy, deciduous shrub known for its beautiful, glossy green foliage and brilliant red fall...
- Wingstem Verbesina alternifolia
Wingstem is a tall, native perennial that brings a wild, woodland feel to your garden. It is a fantastic choice if...
- Winter Aconite Eranthis hyemalis
Winter aconite is a cheerful little bulb that pops up in late winter or early spring. It features bright yellow, cup...
- Winter Daphne Daphne odora
Winter daphne is a lovely evergreen shrub known for its intensely fragrant, pinkish flowers that bloom in late...
- Winter Heath Erica carnea
Winter heath is a lovely low growing shrub that brings color to your garden during the coldest months. It forms a...
- Winter Honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima
Winter honeysuckle is a wonderful shrub that brings a sweet, lemony scent to your garden during the coldest months....
- Winter Jasmine Jasminum nudiflorum
Winter jasmine is a cheerful shrub that blooms with bright yellow flowers on bare, arching stems in late winter. It...
- Winter Melon Benincasa hispida
Winter melon is a vigorous vining plant grown for its large, waxy fruits. It thrives in warm climates and is a...
- Winter Purslane Claytonia perfoliata
Winter purslane is a cool season annual that thrives in damp, shaded spots. It is a fantastic edible green that...
- Winter Rye Secale cereale
Winter rye is a hardy cereal grain often used as a cover crop to protect soil during the colder months. It grows...
- Winter Squash Cucurbita maxima
This is a vigorous vining plant that produces large, delicious fruits perfect for autumn harvests. It loves warm...
- Winter Wheat Triticum aestivum
Winter wheat is a hardy grain planted in the fall to establish roots before winter dormancy. It resumes growth in...
- Winterberry Ilex verticillata
Winterberry is a wonderful deciduous holly that really shines in the landscape during the colder months. It produces...
- Wintergreen Gaultheria procumbens
Wintergreen is a charming, low growing shrub that brings a lovely splash of color to your garden during the colder...
- Wintersweet Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet is a lovely deciduous shrub that brings a welcome splash of fragrance to the garden during the coldest...
- Wollemi pine Wollemia nobilis
The Wollemi pine is a rare, ancient conifer that survived from the time of the dinosaurs. It features a unique,...
- wood anemone Anemone quinquefolia
The wood anemone is a charming spring ephemeral that carpets forest floors with delicate white flowers. It thrives...
- Wood anemone Anemone nemorosa
The wood anemone is a charming spring ephemeral that carpets woodland floors with delicate white flowers. It thrives...
- Wood Avens Geum urbanum
Wood Avens is a charming woodland perennial that brings a touch of the forest floor to your garden. It produces...
- Wood sage Teucrium scorodonia
Wood sage is a hardy perennial that thrives in woodland settings and rocky soils. It is a fantastic choice for...
- wood sedge Carex sylvatica
The wood sedge is a graceful, clump forming perennial grass that thrives in shaded woodland settings. It brings a...
- Wood sorrel Oxalis
Oxalis are charming plants known for their clover like leaves that often fold up at night. They come in many...
- Wood sorrel Oxalis acetosella
This charming little plant is a woodland native that loves cool, shaded spots. It features delicate, clover like...
- wood speedwell Veronica montana
The wood speedwell is a charming, low growing perennial that loves the dappled shade of woodland settings. It...
- Woodland sage Salvia nemorosa
Woodland sage is a hardy perennial that brings beautiful spikes of violet flowers to your garden. It is a favorite...
- Woolly Stemodia Stemodia lanata
This charming plant is known for its soft, fuzzy foliage that gives it a silvery appearance. It thrives in warm,...
- Wych elm Ulmus glabra
The Wych elm is a beautiful, large deciduous tree native to Europe. It is well known for its broad, spreading canopy...