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Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther
Abies cephalonicaGrecian FirTree36.0 4-8 MLMHFSNM002
Abies grandisGrand Fir, Giant Fir, Lowland White FirTree75.0 5-6 FLMHFSNM223
Acacia decurrensGreen WattleTree12.0 6-9 FLMNDM213
Acacia pycnanthaGolden WattleTree8.0 7-10 FLNDM203
Acorus gramineusGrass-leaved Sweet Rush, Japanese Sweet Flag, Dwarf Sweet FlagPerennial0.3 6-10  LMHNMWeWa333
Adenostoma fasciculatumGreasewoodShrub3.0 7-10  LMHNDM012
Aegilops speltoidesGoatgrassAnnual0.6 0-0  LMHSNDM10 
Aegopodium podagrariaGround Elder, Bishop's goutweed, Goutweed, Ground Elder, Bishop's WeedPerennial0.6 4-9 FLMHFSNM322
Agalinis tenuifoliaSlenderleaf False FoxglovePerennial0.6 7-10  LMSNDM01 
Agastache urticifoliaGiant Hyssop, Nettleleaf giant hyssopPerennial1.2 7-10  LMNDM31 
Ageratum conyzoidesGoatweed, Tropical whiteweedAnnual1.0 8-11  LMHNM032
Agrostemma githagoCorncockle, Common corncockleAnnual0.9 0-0  LMHSNDM110
Ajuga chamaepitysGround Pine, Yellow bugleAnnual0.2 5-9  LMHSNDM02 
Alisma plantago-aquaticaGreat Water Plantain, ZE-XIE, European water plantain, American water plantain, Northern water planPerennial0.9 5-9  LMHNWeWa13 
Alliaria petiolataGarlic MustardBiennial1.0 5-8  LMHFSMWe321
Allium geyeriGeyer's Onion, Bulbil onionBulb0.5 6-9  LMNM321
Allium giganteumGiant Onion, Ornamental OnionBulb2.0 6-10 FLMNDM321
Allium molyGolden Garlic, Ornamental OnionBulb0.3 3-9 FLMNDM421
Allium sativumGarlic, Cultivated garlicBulb0.6 7-10  LMNDM554
Allium schoenoprasum sibiricumGiant ChivesBulb0.3 4-8  LMHSNM522
Allium senescensGerman GarlicBulb0.5 4-10 MLMNDM421
Allium tuberosumGarlic Chives, Chinese chives, Oriental Chives,Bulb0.3 4-8 FLMHNDM523
Alnus incanaGrey Alder, Speckled alder, Thinleaf alder, White AlderTree18.0 2-6 FMHSNDMWe003
Alocasia macrorrhizosGiant Taro, Giant Elephant EarPerennial3.0 10-12 FLMHFSNM322
Ambrosia trifidaGiant Ragweed, Great ragweed, Texan great ragweed, Bitterweed, Bloodweed, Buffalo Weed, Horse CaneAnnual2.0 1-11 MLMHSNM131
Anacolosa frutescensGalo Nut, Kopi gunung, Tangki leuweung, Belian landak.Tree15.0 10-12 MLMHFSM402
Andrographis paniculataGreen Chireta, Creat, Nilavembu, Kirayat, Chuan Xin Lian, King of BittersPerennial0.8 10-12 FLMHFSNM142
Angelica gigasGiant Angelica, Purple Parsnip, Korean AngelicaPerennial1.8 4-8 MLMHSNM22 
Antennaria dioicaCatsfoot, Stoloniferous pussytoesPerennial0.1 4-8  LNDM022
Apios americanaGround NutPerennial1.2 3-9  LMSNM513
Apios priceanaTraveler's delightPerennial3.0 6-9  LMSNM503
Arbutus andrachneGrecian StrawberryTreeTree6.0 7-10 SLMNDM303
Arctium lappaGreat Burdock, GoboBiennial2.0 3-7  LMHSNM452
Arctostaphylos patulaGreenleaf ManzanitaShrub2.0 5-9  LMSNM311
Arisaema dracontiumGreen-DragonPerennial0.8 4-8  LMFSNM11 
Aristolochia fangchiGuan Fang ChiClimber0.0 -  LMHSNM02 
Artemisia glacialisGlacier WormwoodPerennial0.2 4-8  LMHNDM12 
Arthrocnemum fruticosumGlasswortPerennial0.6 -  LMSNM101
Arthrocnemum subterminaleGlasswort, Parish's glasswortPerennial0.3 0-0  LMHNM10 
Aruncus dioicusGoat's Beard, Bride's feathersPerennial2.0 3-7 FLMHSNDMWe223
Arundo donaxGiant Reed, Giant Reed GrassPerennial6.0 6-10 FLMHNMWe324
Asclepias viridifloraGreen Milkweed, Green comet milkweedPerennial1.0 0-0  LMSNDM323
Asperula tinctoriaDyer's WoodruffPerennial0.3 4-8  LMHSNDM001
Aspidosperma albumGuatambuTree25.0 10-12 MLMHNM024
Astragalus crassicarpusGround Plum, Groundplum milkvetchPerennial0.5 6-9  LMND413
Astrantia majorGreat MasterwortPerennial0.8 4-9 FLMHSNM01 
Atriplex canescensGrey Sage Brush, Fourwing saltbushShrub1.8 6-9  LMNDM413
Atriplex gmeliniiGmelin's saltbushAnnual0.5 0-0  LMNDM20 
Atriplex nummulariaGiant Saltbush, Bluegreen saltbushShrub3.5 7-10  LMNDM323
Aurinia saxatilisGolden Alyssum, Basket of goldPerennial0.3 4-10 MLMHNDM003
Backhousia myrtifoliaGrey MyrtleShrub12.0 8-11  LMNM003
Bambusa bambosGiant Thorny BambooBamboo30.0 10-12 FMHSNM335
Betula ermaniiGold BirchTree25.0 3-7 FLMHSNM013
Betula populifoliaGrey BirchTree12.0 3-6 FLMHNDM213
Bloomeria aureaGolden Stars, Common goldenstarBulb0.5 7-10  LMNM10 
Bloomeria croceaGolden Stars, Common goldenstarBulb0.3 7-10  LMNM101
Brahea edulisGuadalupe Palm,Tree12.0 9-11 SLMHNDM10 
Brassica juncea multicepsGreen In The SnowAnnual0.4 6-9 FLMHSNM422
Brassica juncea tsatsai multicepsGreen In The SnowAnnual0.4 6-10 FLMHSNM422
Bulbinopsis bulbosaGolden LilyPerennial0.5 8-11  LMNM30 
Bulnesia arboreaVerawoodTree15.0 9-12 SLMHNDM004
Bursera simarubaGum Tree, Gumbo LimboTree20.0 10-12 MLMHSNDM224
Byrsonima crassifoliaGolden Spoon, Nance, Nancy TreeTree12.0 9-12 SLMHNDM423
Caesalpinia echinataPau Brasil, Brazil Wood, Indian SavinTree12.0 10-12 MLMHSNM024
Calotropis giganteaGiant Milkweed, Crown Flower, Giant Calotrope, Swallow-wortTree5.0 10-12 FLMHNDM234
Camelina sativaGold Of PleasureAnnual0.6 6-9  LMHSNDM302
Carex ripariaGreat Pond SedgePerennial1.5 5-9 FLMHSNMWe101
Cassia fistulaGolden Shower, Purging Cassia, Golden Chain Tree, Indian LaburnumTree18.0 9-11 SLMHNM142
Catabrosa aquaticaWater WhirlGrassPerennial0.7 3-7  LMHSNWeWa111
Caulanthus glaucusGlaucous wild cabbagePerennial0.6 0-0  LMHSNM10 
Centaurea scabiosaGreater KnapweedPerennial0.9 4-8  LMHNDM02 
Centella asiaticaGotu Kola, SpadeleafPerennial0.2 7-10  LMHSNMWe251
Chamaecrista fasciculataGolden Cassia, Partridge peaAnnual1.0 4-8  LMHSNM001
Chamaesaracha coronopusGreenleaf Five EyesPerennial0.2 -  LMHSNM11 
Chelidonium majusGreater Celandine, Swallow Wort, Greater CelandinePerennial0.5 5-8 FLMHFSNM132
Chenopodium bonus-henricusGood King HenryPerennial0.3 4-8  LMHNM421
Chenopodium fremontiiGoosefoot, Fremont's goosefoot, Pringle's goosefootAnnual0.6 0-0  LMHNM201
Chlorocardium rodieiGreenheart, Demerara GreenheartTree30.0 10-12 MLMHNM025
Chrysogonum virginianumGolden-knee, Green and Gold, or GoldenstarPerennial0.2 5-9 FLMHFSNDM003
Chrysolepis chrysophyllaGolden Chinquapin, Giant chinquapinTree20.0 6-9 MLMSM202
Chrysosplenium alternifoliumGolden Saxifrage, Alternate-leaf golden saxifrage, Iowa golden saxifragePerennial0.3 4-8  LMHSNMWe203
Chrysosplenium oppositifoliumGolden SaxifragePerennial0.2 4-8  LMHSNMWe203
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorusGreen Rabbitbrush, Yellow rabbitbrushShrub1.0 3-7  LMNDM212
Citropsis gilletianaGillet's cherry-orangeTree9.0 10-12 MLMHNM003
Citrus x paradisiGrapefruit, Pomelo, PamplemousseTree7.0 9-11 MLMHNS411
Clarkia bilobaTwolobe clarkia, Mariposa clarkia, Brandegee's clarkiaAnnual0.9 0-0  LMHSNM11 
Clarkia purpureaWinecup clarkiaAnnual0.6 0-0  LMHSNM10 
Claytonia umbellataGreat Basin Spring BeautyPerennial0.2 -  LMNM20 
Clematis rectaGround virginsbowerPerennial Climber1.5 3-7  LMHNM11 
Cleome gynandraAfrican Spider Flower, SpiderwispAnnual1.3 8-12  LMNDM020
Clerodendrum bungeiGlory Flower, Rose glorybower, Cashmere Bouquet, Mexican Hydrangea, Glory BowerShrub2.0 7-9 MLMHNM010
Clinopodium glabellumGlade calamintPerennial0.6 6-7 FLMHSNMWe003
Coleus edulisGala DinichPerennial0.0 -  LMHSNM10 
Commiphora wightiiGuggul, Indian bdellium-treeShrub4.0 10-12 SLMNDM234
Coniogramme japonicaBamboo FernFern0.4 8-11  LMHSNM01 
Coptis trifoliaGoldthread, Threeleaf goldthreadPerennial0.2 2-7  LMHSM222
Coreopsis giganteaGiant coreopsis, Sea DahliaPerennial2.5 10-11 MLMNDM001
Cornus alternifoliaGreen Osier, Alternateleaf dogwood, Alternate Leaf Dogwood, Golden Shadows Pagoda Dogwood, Green OsiShrub6.0 3-8 FLMHNDM022
Cornus controversaGiant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree,Tree15.0 5-8 FLMHSNM212
Corypha utanGebang Palm. Corypha palm, Sugar palmTree18.0 11-12 SLMHNDM323
Cruciata laevipesCrosswort, Smooth bedstrawPerennial0.6 0-0  LMHSNDM221
Cucumis anguriaGherkin, West Indian gherkinAnnual Climber2.4 9-11  LMHNM310
Cuscuta europaeaGreater dodderAnnual0.0 0-0  LMHSNM020
Cyamopsis tetragonolobaGuar, Cluster BeanPerennial2.0 10-12 FLMNDM433
Cymopterus globosusGlobe SpringparsleyPerennial0.0 -  LMHNDM202
Cymopterus purpurascensGamote, Widewing springparsleyPerennial0.3 6-9 MLMHND401
Cynara scolymusGlobe ArtichokePerennial1.5 5-9  LMHNM352
Cyperus longusGalingalePerennial1.2 6-9 FLMHNMWeWa213
Cytisus decumbensProstrate BroomShrub0.2 5-8 MLMNDM004
Daphniphyllum himalense Tree6.0 7-10  LMHFSM112
Delphinium glaucumGiant Larkspur, Sierra larkspurPerennial1.8 0-0  LMHNM001
Dendrocalamus asperGiant Bamboo, Dragon bamboo, Sweet bambooBamboo15.0 10-12 FLMHNM403
Dendrocalamus giganteusGiant Bamboo, Bhalu bans, Dhungre bansBamboo30.0 9-12 FLMHSNM214
Desmodium styracifoliumGuang Jing Qian Cao, Coin-leaf desmodiumPerennial0.8 0-0  LMHNM02 
Digitalis lanataGrecian FoxgloveBiennial/Perennial0.6 -  LMHSNDM04 
Dioscorea japonicaGlutinous Yam, Japanese yamPerennial Climber3.0 7-12  LMHNM420
Diploterigium glaucum Fern0.0 -  LMHSNM10 
Doronicum pardalianchesGreat Leopard's BanePerennial1.0 5-9 FLMHSNM01 
Echinops ritroGlobe Thistle, Southern globethistle, Small Globe ThistlePerennial0.5 3-10 FLMHNDM01 
Echinops setiferGlobe ThistlePerennial1.0 -  LMHSNDM12 
Elaeagnus glabraGoat nippleShrub6.0 7-10 MLMHFSNDM423
Elaeagnus multifloraGoumi, Cherry silverberryShrub3.0 5-9 MLMHSNDM523
Elaeagnus multiflora ovataGoumiShrub3.0 5-9 MLMHSNDM523
Equisetum telmateiaGiant HorsetailPerennial2.0 5-9  LMHSNM113
Erythronium oregonumGiant White FawnlilyBulb0.5 4-8  LMSM21 
Eucalyptus caesiaGungurruTree10.0 8-11 FLMHNDMWe20 
Eucalyptus punctataGrey GumTree30.0 8-11 FLMHNDMWe10 
Eucommia ulmoidesGutta-PerchaTree12.0 4-8 FLMHNM133
Eugenia brasiliensisGrumichama, Brazilian PlumShrub8.0 9-12 SLMHSNM422
Eupatorium purpureumGravel RootPerennial2.0 3-9 FLMHSNM132
Ferula communisGiant FennelPerennial2.5 7-10  LMHNDM112
Ferula gummosaGalbanumPerennial1.0 5-9  LMHNDM222
Forsythia viridissimaGolden Bells, Greenstem forsythia, ForsythiaShrub2.5 5-8 SLMHFSNM023
Forsythia x intermediaGolden Bell, Border ForsythiaShrub2.5 5-8 FLMHFSNM003
Fragaria viridisGreen StrawberryPerennial0.3 5-9  LMHSNM303
Frasera speciosaGreen Gentian, ElkweedBiennial/Perennial1.5 3-7  LMSNM121
Gagea luteaYellow Star Of BethlehemBulb0.2 5-9  LMHSNM10 
Galax urceolataBeetleweed, WandflowerPerennial0.2 5-8 MLMHFSDM012
Galega officinalisGoat's Rue, Professor-weedPerennial1.2 4-8 FLMHSNM233
Galeopsis bifidaSplitlip hempnettleAnnual1.0 0-0  LMHSNM002
Galeopsis segetumDowny Hemp NettleAnnual0.6 -  LMHSNM02 
Galinsoga parvifloraGallant SoldierAnnual0.6 0-0  LMHSNM210
Galium aparineGoosegrass, Coachweed, Catchweed, StickywillyAnnual1.2 3-7  LMHFSNDM233
Galium mollugoHedge Bedstraw, False baby's breathPerennial1.2 3-7 MLMHSDM123
Galium spuriumFalse CleaversAnnual0.8 0-0  LMHSDM121
Garcinia hanburyiSiam gamboge. Hanbury's garciniaTree15.0 10-12 MLMHSNM012
Garcinia kolaBitter KolaTree12.0 10-12 MLMHSNMWe343
Garcinia xanthochymusMysore Gamboge. Gamboge, Himalayan garciniaTree12.0 11-12 SLMHSNM202
Gaultheria antipodaSnowberryShrub1.2 8-11  LMFSM20 
Gaultheria depressaMountain SnowberryShrub0.1 8-11  LMSNM203
Gaultheria fragrantissimaFragrant WintergreenShrub1.0 8-11  LMFSM222
Gaultheria humifusaAlpine Wintergreen, Alpine spicywintergreenShrub0.1 6-9  LMSNM403
Gaultheria macrostigma Shrub0.5 7-10  LMSM203
Gaultheria nummularioides Shrub0.1 8-11  LMSNM203
Gaultheria procumbensCheckerberry, Eastern teaberry, Teaberry, Creeping WintergreenShrub0.2 3-6 MLMFSDM434
Gaultheria pyroliifolia Shrub0.2 5-9 SLMFSM20 
Gaultheria pyroloides Shrub0.3 5-9  LMSM30 
Gaultheria x wisleyensis Shrub1.0 5-9  LMFSM203
Gaylussacia baccataBlack HuckleberryShrub1.0 5-9  LMHSNDM410
Geijera parvifloraAustralian WillowTree12.0 9-11 FLMHSNM012
Gelsemium sempervirensFalse Jasmine, Yellow Jessamine, Evening Trumpetflower, Carolina JasmineClimber3.0 7-9 FLMHSNM04 
Genista germanica Shrub0.6 4-8  LMNDM011
Genista pilosaHairy greenweed, silkyleaf broomShrub0.3 5-8 SLMSNDM003
Gentiana acaulisGentianPerennial0.1 3-7 SLMHSNM03 
Gentiana dahurica Perennial0.3 4-8  LMHSNM03 
Gentiana thunbergii Annual/Biennial0.2 -  LMHSNM12 
Gentianella amarellaFelwort, Autumn dwarf gentianBiennial0.3 0-0  LMHSNM03 
Gentianella diemensis Annual/Perennial0.3 -  LMHSNM01 
Gentianella quinquefoliaAgue WeedAnnual/Biennial0.6 -  LMHSNM02 
Geranium bicknelliiBicknell's cranesbillAnnual/Biennial0.6 0-0  LMHNM11 
Geranium incanumGeranium, CranesbillPerennial0.4 4-9 FLMHNM10 
Geum aleppicumYellow AvensPerennial0.6 3-7  LMHSNM12 
Geum japonicum Perennial0.6 6-9  LMHSNM12 
Geum pentapetalumAleutian avensShrub0.2 7-10  LMHSNMWe02 
Geum urbanumWood Avens, Bennet's Root - Old man's whiskers, Herb bennetPerennial0.5 5-9  LMHSNM332
Gigantochloa atroviolaceaBlack Bamboo. Giant Black bambooBamboo12.0 9-11 MLMHSNM203
Girardinia diversifoliaHimalayan NettleAnnual/Perennial3.0 -  LMHSNM222
Gladiolus permeabilis edulis Corm0.4 8-11  LMSNM20 
Glaucium flavumHorned Poppy, Yellow hornpoppyPerennial0.6 6-9 SLMHNDM212
Glechoma hederaceaGround Ivy, Field Balm, Gill Over The Ground, Runaway RobinPerennial0.2 3-10 FMHSNM233
Gleditsia japonica Tree20.0 5-9 MLMHNDM313
Gliricidia sepiumGliricidia, Forest Lilac, Mexican LilacShrub10.0 10-12 FLMHNM225
Gloriosa superbaGloriosa Lily, Climbing Lily, Flame LilyPerennial Climber2.5 8-12 MLMHSNM042
Glyceria striataFowl Manna Grass, Fowl mannagrassPerennial1.5 0-0  LMHSNWeWa10 
Glycine maxSoya BeanAnnual0.6 7-10  LMNM424
Glycine sojaWild Soya BeanAnnual0.6 7-10  LMNM322
Glycine tabacinaGlycine Pea, GlycinePerennial Climber0.0 0-0  LMHSNM20 
Glycyrrhiza glabraLiquorice, Cultivated licoricePerennial1.2 7-10  LMSNM444
Glycyrrhiza uralensisGan CaoPerennial0.6 5-9  LMHSNM343
Glyptostrobus pensilisChinese Swamp CypressTree10.0 7-10 MLMHNWeWa023
Gmelina arboreaGmelina, Snapdragon, White TeakTree25.0 9-12 FLMHSNM224
Gnaphalium affine Biennial0.3 -  LMSNDM121
Gnetum gnemonJointfir, Melinjo, MeninjauTree15.0 10-12 SMHFSNM313
Goniorrhachis marginataGoniorrhachisTree25.0 10-12 MLMHNM004
Goodyera oblongifoliaWestern Rattlesnake PlantainPerennial0.3 6-9  LMSNDM11 
Gossypium arboreumTree CottonShrub5.0 10-12 FLMHNM214
Gossypium barbadenseSea Island CottonShrub3.0 10-12 FLMNM324
Grazielodendron riodocensisGrazielodendronTree23.0 10-12 SLMHSNM004
Grewia biloba parviflora Shrub3.0 5-9  LMHSNM10 
Grewia oppositifolia Shrub0.0 8-11  LMHSNM202
Griffonia simplicifoliaGriffoniaClimber3.0 10-12 MLMHNM242
Grindelia camporumGumplant, Great Valley gumweed, Bract gumweedAnnual/Perennial1.2 7-10  LMNDM031
Grindelia hirsutulaGumweed, Gum PlantPerennial1.0 8-11 FLMNDM033
Grindelia humilisHairy GumweedPerennial1.5 7-10  LMNDM021
Grindelia robustaGreat Valley GumweedPerennial0.6 6-9  LMNDM121
Guaiacum officinaleLignum Vitae, Guaiacum, GuayacanTree10.0 10-12 SLMHNM235
Guaiacum sanctumLignum Vitae, Guaiacum, Holy WoodTree6.0 10-12 SLMHSNDM024
Guarea guidoniaMuskwood , Carrapeta, Cedro MachoTree15.0 10-12 SLMHSNM024
Guazuma ulmifoliaBastard Cedar. West Indian elm, GuasimoTree30.0 10-12 FLMHNM233
Guibourtia pellegrianaAkume, Bubinga, WakaTree25.0 10-12 SLMHNM004
Guiera senegalensisMoshi medicine, guier du SenegalShrub2.5 10-12 SLMNDM144
Guizotia abyssinicaNiger Seed, RamtillaAnnual1.8 0-0  LMHSNM313
Gunnera tinctoriaGunnera, Chilean gunneraPerennial2.0 6-9  LMHSNM112
Gustavia superbaMembrilloTree15.0 10-12 MLMHSNM302
Gutierrezia sarothraeBroomweed, Broom snakeweedShrub1.0 7-10  LMHNDM021
Gymnema sylvestreGurmar, GymnemaClimber3.0 10-12 MLMHNM340
Gymnocladus dioicaKentucky Coffee TreeTree20.0 3-8 SLMHNDM323
Handroanthus guayacanGuayacanTree40.0 10-12 MLMHNM004
Hebe 'Great Orme'Great Orme HebeShrub1.5 5-9  LMHNM003
Helianthus giganteusGiant SunflowerPerennial3.6 4-8 FLMHNM300
Helicostylis tomentosaLetterhout, Letter WoodTree20.0 10-12 MLMHNM423
Helleborus viridisGreen HelleborePerennial0.3 5-9  LMHSM022
Hemerocallis minorGrassleaf Day Lily, Small daylilyPerennial0.5 4-8  LMHSNDM412
Hilaria jamesiiGalleta, James' galletaPerennial0.3 6-9  LND001
Hirschfeldia incanaGreek Mustard, Shortpod mustardAnnual1.0 0-0  LMSNDM20 
Houttuynia cordataTsi, Chameleon, Rainbow Plant, Chameleon PlantPerennial0.6 5-10 FLMHFSMWeWa432
Hydrastis canadensisGoldensealPerennial0.3 3-7  LMHFSM032
Hypericum ascyronGreat Saint John's WortPerennial1.5 3-7  LMHSNM12 
Hypericum patulumGoldencup St. JohnswortShrub1.0 6-7 MLMHSNM013
Hypoxis hygrometricaGolden Weather GlassPerennial0.2 8-11  LMSNM201
Hypoxis pratensisGolden Weather GlassCorm0.4 -  LMHSNM00 
Inga insignisGuaba de zorroTree8.0 10-12 MLMHSNDM400
Inula crithmoidesGolden SamphirePerennial1.0 -  LMHSNM20 
Ipomopsis aggregataSkyrocket, Scarlet giliaBiennial/Perennial1.0 6-9 SLMNDM121
Ipomopsis congestaBallhead ipomopsisPerennial0.3 0-0  LMHSNM01 
Iva xanthifoliaGiant SumpweedAnnual1.0 0-0  LMHSNM011
Juniperus excelsaGrecian JuniperTree20.0 5-9  LMHNDM213
Justicia gendarussa Shrub1.0 -  LMHSNM021
Khaya anthothecaWhite Mahogany, East African MahoganyTree50.0 9-12 FMHNM024
Koelreuteria paniculataGolden Rain Tree, Varnish TreeTree10.0 5-8 FLMHNDM211
Lamium galeobdolonYellow ArchangelPerennial0.3 3-9 FLMHFSNM213
Landolphia heudelotiiGuinea gumvine, Landolphia rubberClimber15.0 10-12 FLMNMWe323
Laser trilobumGladichPerennial1.2 -  LMHSNM202
Lemna gibbaGibbous Duckweed, Swollen duckweed, Windbags, DuckweedPerennial0.2 4-11 F NWa30 
Lepidium graminifoliumGrassleaf pepperweedPerennial0.1 0-0  LMHSNDM20 
Lepironia articulataGrey sedge, CicaoPerennial1.5 10-12 FLMHSNMWeWa003
Leplaea cedrataScented GuareaTree45.0 10-12 SLMHFSNM024
Leplaea thompsoniiBlack GuareaTree35.0 10-12 SLMHFSNM024
Leymus condensatusGiant Wild RyePerennial2.0 6-9  LMHNDM212
Liatris spicataGayfeather, Dense blazing star, Spiked Blazing Star, Button Snakewot, Gayfeather, Spiked Gayfeather,Perennial0.6 3-9 MLMSNMWe032
Lilium auratumGolden-Rayed LilyBulb1.8 5-9  LMSNM30 
Lindera glaucaGrayblue SpicebushShrub5.0 5-9  LMHSNM212
Lippia graveolensMexican OreganoShrub2.0 9-12 FLMHNDM401
Lithospermum officinaleGromwell, European stoneseedPerennial0.8 5-9  LMHSNM121
Lobelia siphiliticaGreat Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower, Big Blue Lobelia, Great LobeliaPerennial1.0 5-9 MLMHSNMWe02 
Lomatium gormaniiGorman's biscuitrootPerennial0.2 0-0  LMHNDM30 
Lotus halophilusGreater Bird's Foot TrefoilPerennial0.6 -  LMHNDM10 
Lotus uliginosusGreater Bird's Foot TrefoilPerennial0.4 5-9  LMHNMWe003
Lycium barbarumGoji, Box Thorn, Matrimony vineShrub2.5 6-9 MLMHSNM433
Lycopodium complanatumGround Pine, GroundcedarFern0.1 3-7  LMFSM032
Lycopodium obscurumGround Pine, Rare clubmossFern0.5 3-7  LMFSM022
Lycopus europaeusGypsywortPerennial1.0 4-8  LMHSNMWeWa132
Lycoris aureaGolden Spider LilyBulb0.6 6-9  LMNM01 
Lysimachia clethroidesGooseneck Loosestrife, Gooseneck yellow loosestrife, Japanese Loosestrife, Shepherd's CrookPerennial1.0 3-8 FLMHSNM10 
Macromeria viridifloraGiant Trumpets, Thurber's giant-trumpetsPerennial0.9 6-9  LMHNDM011
Madia dissitifloraGrassy TarweedAnnual0.8 -  LMHNM20 
Malus coronariaGarland Crab, Sweet crab appleTree7.0 4-8  LMHSNMWe313
Matricaria recutitaGerman CamomileAnnual0.5 5-9  LMHNDM154
Mentha x gracilisGinger MintPerennial0.5 5-9  LMHSNM322
Mimulus lewisiiGreat Purple Monkey Flower, Purple monkeyflowerPerennial0.6 4-8  LMHSNMWeWa21 
Miscanthus x giganteusGiant MiscanthusPerennial4.0 4-9 FLMHNDM004
Moringa oleiferaHorseradish Tree, Moringa,Tree8.0 10-12 FLMHN 445
Muscari neglectumGrape Hyacinth, Starch grape hyacinthBulb0.3 4-7 MLMHNDM202
Myrcianthes pungensGuabiyuTree15.0 10-12 SLMHSNM412
Myrianthus arboreusGiant yellow mulberry, MonkeyfruitTree15.0 10-12 MLMHNMWe432
Navarretia squarrosaSkunk Weed, SkunkbushAnnual0.3 6-9  LMHSNDM102
Ocimum tenuiflorumSacred BasilAnnual/Perennial1.0 10-12 FLMHNM442
Oenothera brevipesGolden SuncupAnnual0.3 -  LMNDM20 
Orchis morioGreen-Winged Orchid, Green-winged orchidBulb0.3 4-8  LMHNDM22 
Origanum vulgare hirtumGreek OreganoPerennial0.6 4-8  LMHSNDM433
Orobanche tuberosaGround ConePerennial0.1 -  LMHFSNM11 
Orontium aquaticumGolden ClubPerennial0.5 6-9  LMHNWeWa30 
Oxalis grandisGreat Yellow WoodsorrelAnnual/Perennial0.2 5-7 FLMHFSM211
Packera aureaGolden Groundsel - Life Root, Golden ragwortPerennial0.8 3-7  LMHSNMWe020
Palaquium guttaGutta-PerchaTree20.0 10-12 FLMHNM204
Panax ginsengGinseng, Chinese ginsengPerennial0.8 5-9  LMHFSM25 
Panax pseudoginsengGinseng, Japanese ginsengPerennial1.0 5-9 SLMHFSM13 
Panax trifoliusGround Nut, Dwarf ginsengPerennial0.2 3-7  LMHFSM12 
Panicum maximumGuinea grass. Green panic grassPerennial2.0 10-12 FLMFSNDM122
Parnassia palustrisGrass Of Parnassus, Marsh grass of Parnassus, Mountain grass of Parnassus, Alaska grass of ParnassPerennial0.3 4-8  LMSNWe02 
Parthenium argentatumGuayuleShrub1.0 7-10  LMHND002
Passiflora laurifoliaYellow GranadillaClimber15.0 10-12 FMHSNM422
Passiflora popenoviiGranadilla de QuijosClimber8.0 10-12 FMHSNM400
Passiflora quadrangularisGiant Granadilla, BadeaClimber15.0 10-12 FMHSNM420
Paullinia cupanaGuaranaClimber10.0 10-12 MLMHSNM420
Pavonia spinifexGingerbushShrub1.2 8-11 FLMHSNM003
Pelargonium vitifoliumGrapeleaf geraniumShrub1.0 8-11  LMNDM013
Peltandra virginicaGreen Arrow ArumPerennial0.3 4-8  LMHNWeWa30 
Peltaria alliaceaGarlic CressPerennial0.3 5-9  LMSNM403
Pereskia sacharosaGuayapa, Sacharosa, CuguchiPerennial4.0 9-11 FLMHNDM203
Petiveria alliaceaGuinea Hen WeedPerennial1.0 9-12 FLMHSNM043
Pfaffia paniculataPfaffiaClimber1.0 10-12 FLMHNDM040
Phlox paniculataGarden Phlox, Fall phlox, Perennial Phlox, Tall Phlox, Summer PhloxPerennial1.2 4-9 MLMHSNM00 
Phyllostachys aureaGolden Bamboo, Fishpole BambooBamboo6.0 6-11 FLMHSM503
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescensGreenwax golden bambooBamboo6.0 6-9  LMHSM401
Phyllostachys vivaxGiant Timber Bamboo, Running giant bambooBamboo10.0 7-10 FLMHSM302
Physalis hederaefolia cordifoliaGround CherryPerennial0.3 -  LMHSNDM20 
Physalis lanceolataGround Cherry, Sword groundcherryPerennial0.4 0-0  LMHSNDM21 
Physalis peruvianaGoldenberry, Peruvian groundcherryPerennial1.2 10-12  LMHSNM510
Physalis pubescensGround Cherry, Husk tomatoAnnual0.5 10-12  LMHSNDM410
Pimpinella majorGreater Burnet Saxifrage, Hollowstem burnet saxifragePerennial0.8 4-8  LMHSNM12 
Pisum sativumGarden PeaAnnual2.0 -  LMNM42 
Polygonum sachalinenseGiant KnotweedPerennial3.6 4-8 FLMHSNM203
Polystichum munitumGiant Holly Fern, Western swordfernFern1.0 4-8  LMFSDM123
Populus x canescensGrey PoplarTree30.0 4-9 FLMHNM012
Portulaca oleraceaGreen Purslane, Little hogweedAnnual0.3 3-12 FLMNM432
Portulaca oleracea sativaGolden PurslaneAnnual0.3 -  LMNM43 
Potentilla glandulosaGland Cinquefoil, Sticky cinquefoil, Arizona cinquefoil, Ashland cinquefoil, Ewan's cinquefoil, HansPerennial0.6 6-9  LMHSNM11 
Prunus canescensGreyleaf CherryShrub3.0 5-9  LMHSNM312
Prunus domestica italicaGages, GreengageTree5.0 5-8 MLMHSNM522
Pseudognaphalium obtusifoliumWhite Balsam, Rabbit-tobaccoAnnual0.5 0-0  LMNDM021
Pseudolarix amabilisGolden Larch, Chinese golden-larchTree40.0 5-7 SLMHSNM022
Psidium guajavaGuava, Tropical Guava, Goiaba, Araçá-goiabaTree10.0 9-12 MLMHNM525
Puccinellia distansSweet Grass, Weeping alkaligrass, Hauptian alkaligrassPerennial0.6 0-0  LMSNMWe10 
Pyrola chloranthaGreen-Flowered WintergreenPerennial0.3 4-8  LMFSNM01 
Quercus fruticosaGall Oak, Lusitanian OakShrub2.0 7-10  MHNM322
Ranunculus inamoeusGraceful ButtercupPerennial0.3 -  LMHSNM10 
Rheum × hybridumGarden RhubarbPerennial1.5 3-8 MLMHSNM431
Ribes aciculare Shrub1.0 3-7  LMHSNM30 
Ribes aureumGolden CurrantShrub2.4 3-8  LMHSNDM410
Ribes burejenseBureja gooseberry,Shrub1.0 4-8  LMHSNM400
Ribes californicumHillside GooseberryShrub0.0 6-9  LMHNM20 
Ribes curvatumGranite gooseberryShrub1.0 6-9  LMHSNM30 
Ribes cynosbatiDogberry, Eastern prickly gooseberryShrub1.5 0-0  LMHSNM310
Ribes divaricatumCoastal Black Gooseberry, Spreading gooseberry, Parish's gooseberry, Straggly gooseberryShrub2.7 4-8  LMHSNM412
Ribes hirtellumCurrant-Gooseberry, Hairystem gooseberryShrub1.0 4-8  LMHNM300
Ribes inermeWhitestem Gooseberry, Klamath gooseberryShrub2.0 5-9  LMHSNM20 
Ribes leptanthumTrumpet GooseberryShrub1.0 5-9  LMHSNM20 
Ribes lobbiiGummy GooseberryShrub1.8 6-9  LMHNM111
Ribes montigenumGooseberry-CurrantShrub0.8 5-9  LMHNM300
Ribes oxyacanthoidesAmerican Mountain Gooseberry, Canadian gooseberry, Stream currant, Henderson's currant, Idaho goShrub1.5 0-0  LMHSNM31 
Ribes pinetorumOrange GooseberryShrub0.0 5-9  LMHNM300
Ribes rotundifoliumAppalachian GooseberryShrub1.0 5-9  LMHSNM31 
Ribes uva-crispaGooseberry, European gooseberryShrub1.2 4-8 MLMHSNM512
Rorippa amphibiaGreat Yellow CressPerennial1.2 5-9  LMHSNMWeWa30 
Rorippa globosaGlobe yellowcressAnnual/Perennial0.7 0-0  LMHNM10 
Rubia tinctorumMadder, Dyer's madderPerennial1.0 5-9 MLMSNDM023
Rubus ellipticusGolden Evergreen Raspberry, Yellow Himalayan raspberryShrub4.5 7-10  LMHSNM423
Rubus glandicaulisGlandstem blackberryShrub1.8 0-0  LMHSNM201
Rubus nubigenusGiant Colombian BlackberryShrub2.0 0-0  LMHSNM301
Rumex graminifoliusGrassleaf sorrelPerennial0.1 0-0  LMHSNM101
Rumex hydrolapathumGreat Water DockPerennial1.8 5-9  LMHSNMWeWa111
Rumex maritimusGolden DockAnnual0.5 -  LMHSNMWe121
Salicornia europaeaGlasswortAnnual0.3 -  LMHNDM302
Salix alba vitellinaGolden WillowTree20.0 - FLMHNMWe133
Salix capreaGoat Willow, Kilmarnock Willow, Pink Pussy Willow, Pussy WillowTree10.0 4-9 FLMHSNDMWe124
Salix cinereaGrey Willow, Large gray willowShrub5.0 2-7  LMHNMWe033
Salix gooddingiiGoodding's WillowTree10.0 8-10 FLMHNMWe123
Salix x rubraGreen-leaved willow, Red osierShrub6.0 4-8  LMHNMWe123
Salvia fruticosaGreek Sage, Greek oreganoShrub1.0 8-11  LMNDM232
Sanguisorba officinalisGreat BurnetPerennial1.0 4-8  LMHSNDMWe232
Sarcobatus vermiculatusGreasewoodShrub2.7 4-8  LMHNDM212
Schizolobium parahybaGuapiruvuTree25.0 10-12 FMHNM004
Sedum arboroseumGarden StonecropPerennial0.5 5-9  LMHSNDM12 
Senecio vulgarisGroundselAnnual0.3 5-9  LMHNDM123
Senegalia senegalGum ArabicShrub6.0 10-12 SLMHNDM324
Setaria viridisGreen Bristle GrassAnnual0.5 5-9  LMHNDM220
Smilax bona-noxGreenbriar, Saw greenbrier, Dunes saw greenbrierClimber6.0 0-0  LMHSNM32 
Solanum scabrumGarden HuckleberryAnnual0.6 5-9  LMHNM32 
Solanum vescumGreen Kangaroo AppleShrub2.0 -  LMHNM222
Solidago giganteaGiant GoldenrodPerennial1.2 5-9  LMHSNM021
Solidago virgaureaGoldenrodPerennial0.6 4-8  LMHSNDM131
Spartium junceumSpanish Broom, Weaver's Broom, Spanish BroomShrub3.5 8-9 FLMHNDM024
Spiraea x argutaGarland SpiraeaShrub2.5 4-8  LMHSNM003
Spirodela polyrrhizaGreat Duckweed, Common duckmeatPerennial0.0 4-8 FLMHNWa12 
Spondias dulcisGolden Apple, Ambarella,Tree15.0 9-12 FLMHSNDM422
Sporobolus giganteusGiant DropseedPerennial2.0 -  LMNDM20 
Stellaria neglectaGreater Chickweed, Common chickweedAnnual0.1 0-0  LMHSNM10 
Stipa viridulaGreen NeedlegrassPerennial1.0 -  LMHSNM01 
Strophostyles umbellataPink fuzzybean, Perennial wild beanPerennial Climber1.0 6-9 FLMSNDM002
Swertia chirayitaChirettaAnnual1.0 6-9  LMHSMWe03 
Symphytum grandiflorumGround Cover Comfrey, ComfreyPerennial0.4 3-9 FLMHFSM004
Tragopogon pratensisGoat's BeardAnnual/Perennial0.6 3-7  LMHNM321
Trichanthera giganteaGiant trichanthera, NacaderoTree5.0 10-12 FLMHSNM223
Triteleia laxaGrassnut, Ithuriel's spearBulb0.5 6-9  LMHNDM40 
Trollius europaeusGlobeflower, Common Globeflower, European GlobeflowerPerennial0.6 3-7 MMHSMWe02 
Ulex europaeusGorse, Common gorseShrub1.5 5-9 FLMHNDM115
Vaccinium melanocarpumGeorgia BlueberryShrub1.2 5-9  LMSNM20 
Vaccinium scopariumGrouseberry, Grouse whortleberryShrub0.2 3-7  LMSNM211
Vachellia niloticaGum Arabic TreeTree10.0 10-12 FMHNM224
Verbascum thapsusGreat Mullein, Common mullein, Aaron's Rod, Flannel Plant, Hag Taper, Mullein, Torches, Velvet PlantBiennial1.8 3-8 FLMHNDM134
Veronica chamaedrysGermander SpeedwellPerennial0.5 3-7  LMHSNM11 
Veronica longifoliaGarden Speedwell, Long-Leaf SpeedwellPerennial1.0 4-10 MLMHNM10 
Veronica politaGray field speedwellAnnual0.3 0-0  LMHNM21 
Viburnum opulusGuelder Rose, Cramp Bark, European cranberrybush, American cranberrybush, Crampbark, European HighbShrub5.0 3-8 MLMHSNMWe333
Vicia giganteaGiant VetchPerennial1.0 4-8  LMHSNM213
Viguiera multifloraGoldeneyePerennial1.0 9-11  LMHNM10 
Vinca majorGreater Periwinkle, Bigleaf periwinkle, Myrtle, Large Periwinkle, Big PeriwinkleShrub0.5 7-9 MLMHFSNDM033
Viola pedunculataGrass Pansy, Johnny-jump-upPerennial0.0 7-10  LMHSNM20 
Vitis baileyanaGraybark GrapeClimber10.0 5-9  LMHSNDM201
Vitis belaiiGrapeClimber0.0 -  LMHSNDM401
Vitis lanataGrapeClimber0.0 8-11  LMHSNDM311
Vitis sacchariferaGrapeClimber0.0 -  LMHSNDM201
Vitis viniferaGrape, Wine grape, Purpleleaf Grape, Common GrapeClimber15.0 6-10 FLMHSNDM522
Willughbeia edulisGedraphol, KuyClimber25.0 10-12 FLMHSNM322
Wisteria sinensisChinese WisteriaClimber25.0 5-9 MLMHNM113
Woodfordia fruticosaFire-flame bushShrub5.0 10-12 MLMHNM224
Xanthorrhoea australisGrasstreePerennial1.0 -  LMNM212
Zingiber officinaleGinger: Common,Cooking Stem, CantonPerennial1.5 8-12 FLMHSNM452
Zizia aureaGolden Alexanders, Golden ziziaPerennial0.8 3-7  LMHNM21 

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water. Rating: 1 = Minor 5 = Great.

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