Understory

Species & systems

The building blocks Understory designs with. Everything here is seed data, conservatively authored and pending expert review. Check edibility and toxicity yourself before eating anything.

Systems

Starter food forest

Starter food forest

A small, layered planting of fruit, shrubs and groundcover that mostly looks after itself.

A garden+Sun/part shade~3 yrs to yieldlow upkeep
No-dig kitchen garden

No-dig kitchen garden

Productive annual veg beds you can harvest from in the first season.

A few beds+Full sunUseful year 1high upkeep
Orchard with chickens

Orchard with chickens

Fruit trees over a run where chickens forage, manure and clean up pests.

A large garden+Full sunUseful year 1medium upkeep
Orchard with ducks

Orchard with ducks

Fruit trees with ducks for unbeatable slug control (and eggs).

A large garden+Full sunUseful year 1medium upkeep
Low-input perennial polyculture

Low-input perennial polyculture

Perennial vegetables and herbs that come back every year with little work.

A few beds+Sun/part shade~2 yrs to yieldlow upkeep
Herb & medicinal garden

Herb & medicinal garden

A sunny, fragrant bed of culinary and medicinal herbs that thrives on neglect.

A few beds+Full sunUseful year 1low upkeep
Pollinator & wildlife system

Pollinator & wildlife system

Year-round flowers and habitat to bring in bees, hoverflies and birds.

A few beds+Full sunUseful year 1low upkeep
Hedgerow / shelterbelt

Hedgerow / shelterbelt

A living boundary that blocks wind, feeds wildlife and yields hedgerow fruit.

A large garden+Sun/part shade~4 yrs to yieldlow upkeep
Fruit & berry beds

Fruit & berry beds

Soft fruit you can pick by the handful, in a small footprint.

A few beds+Full sun~2 yrs to yieldmedium upkeep
Full forest garden

Full forest garden

A mature seven-layer edible woodland for serious self-reliance.

¼–1 acre+Sun/part shade~5 yrs to yieldlow upkeep
Coppice / biomass strip

Coppice / biomass strip

A cut-and-come-again stand for firewood, mulch, stakes and craft material.

A large garden+Sun/part shade~4 yrs to yieldlow upkeep

Species (302)

Apple (Malus domestica)

Apple

edible

Malus domestica

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting (moderate)

Pear (Pyrus communis)

Pear

edible

Pyrus communis

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting (moderate)

Plum (Prunus domestica)

Plum

edible

Prunus domestica

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting, suckers (moderate)

Cherry (Prunus avium)

Cherry

edible

Prunus avium

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: grafting (moderate)

Quince (Cydonia oblonga)

Quince

edible

Cydonia oblonga

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting, layering (easy)

Medlar (Mespilus germanica)

Medlar

edible

Mespilus germanica

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: grafting (moderate)

Black Mulberry (Morus nigra)

Black Mulberry

edible

Morus nigra

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: cutting (moderate)

Fig (Ficus carica)

Fig

edible

Ficus carica

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)

Sweet Chestnut

edible

Castanea sativa

nutfoodmulch-producer

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Walnut (Juglans regia)

Walnut

edible

Juglans regia

foodnut

Propagate: seed, grafting (hard)

Small-leaved Lime (Tilia cordata)

Small-leaved Lime

edible

Tilia cordata

foodfodderinsectarywildlife

Propagate: layering, seed (moderate)

Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)

Crab Apple

edible

Malus sylvestris

pollinatorwildlifefood

Propagate: seed, grafting (easy)

Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)

Rowan

edible

Sorbus aucuparia

wildlifefoodwindbreak

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Hazel (Corylus avellana)

Hazel

edible

Corylus avellana

foodnutwindbreakmulch-producer

Propagate: layering, suckers, seed (easy)

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Common Alder

non-food

Alnus glutinosa

n-fixerwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides)

Sea Buckthorn

edible

Hippophae rhamnoides

n-fixerfruitfoodwindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (moderate)

Goumi (Elaeagnus multiflora)

Goumi

edible

Elaeagnus multiflora

n-fixerfruitfoodwildlife

Propagate: cutting, seed, layering (moderate)

Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)

Autumn Olive

edible

Elaeagnus umbellata

n-fixerfruitfoodwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Siberian Pea Tree (Caragana arborescens)

Siberian Pea Tree

edible

Caragana arborescens

n-fixerwindbreakfodderwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

White Clover (Trifolium repens)

White Clover

edible

Trifolium repens

n-fixergroundcoverpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)

Red Clover

edible

Trifolium pratense

n-fixerpollinatorfodderdynamic-accumulator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Perennial Lupin (Lupinus perennis)⚠ safety

Perennial Lupin

non-food

Lupinus perennis

n-fixerpollinator

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Comfrey (Bocking 14) (Symphytum × uplandicum)⚠ safety

Comfrey (Bocking 14)

non-food

Symphytum × uplandicum

dynamic-accumulatormulch-producerinsectary

Propagate: division, cutting (easy)

Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)

Blackcurrant

edible

Ribes nigrum

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Redcurrant (Ribes rubrum)

Redcurrant

edible

Ribes rubrum

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)

Gooseberry

edible

Ribes uva-crispa

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting, layering (easy)

Jostaberry (Ribes × nidigrolaria)

Jostaberry

edible

Ribes × nidigrolaria

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Raspberry (Rubus idaeus)

Raspberry

edible

Rubus idaeus

foodfruit

Propagate: suckers, division (easy)

Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)

Blackberry

edible

Rubus fruticosus

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: layering, cutting (easy)

Japanese Wineberry (Rubus phoenicolasius)

Japanese Wineberry

edible

Rubus phoenicolasius

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: layering (easy)

Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Blueberry

edible

Vaccinium corymbosum

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (moderate)

Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea)

Honeyberry

edible

Lonicera caerulea

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (moderate)

Juneberry (Saskatoon) (Amelanchier alnifolia)

Juneberry (Saskatoon)

edible

Amelanchier alnifolia

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: suckers, division, seed (easy)

Chokeberry (Aronia) (Aronia melanocarpa)

Chokeberry (Aronia)

edible

Aronia melanocarpa

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting, suckers (easy)

Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)

Cornelian Cherry

edible

Cornus mas

foodfruitinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting, layering (moderate)

Elder (Sambucus nigra)⚠ safety

Elder

edible

Sambucus nigra

foodmedicinalinsectarywildlife

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)⚠ safety

Rhubarb

edible

Rheum rhabarbarum

food

Propagate: division (easy)

Grape Vine (Vitis vinifera)

Grape Vine

edible

Vitis vinifera

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta)

Hardy Kiwi

edible

Actinidia arguta

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting, layering (moderate)

Hops (Humulus lupulus)

Hops

edible

Humulus lupulus

foodmedicinalwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting (easy)

Sea Kale (Crambe maritima)

Sea Kale

edible

Crambe maritima

food

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Good King Henry (Blitum bonus-henricus)

Good King Henry

edible

Blitum bonus-henricus

food

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Sorrel

edible

Rumex acetosa

food

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Salad Burnet (Sanguisorba minor)

Salad Burnet

edible

Sanguisorba minor

foodinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Sweet Cicely (Myrrhis odorata)

Sweet Cicely

edible

Myrrhis odorata

foodmedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum)

Welsh Onion

edible

Allium fistulosum

foodpollinator

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Tree Onion (Walking Onion) (Allium × proliferum)

Tree Onion (Walking Onion)

edible

Allium × proliferum

food

Propagate: bulbils (easy)

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Daubenton's Perennial Kale

edible

Brassica oleracea var. ramosa

food

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Skirret (Sium sisarum)

Skirret

edible

Sium sisarum

food

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus)

Jerusalem Artichoke

edible

Helianthus tuberosus

foodwindbreak

Propagate: tubers (easy)

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Asparagus

edible

Asparagus officinalis

food

Propagate: seed, division (moderate)

Borage (Borago officinalis)

Borage

edible

Borago officinalis

insectarypollinatordynamic-accumulator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Phacelia (Phacelia tanacetifolia)

Phacelia

non-food

Phacelia tanacetifolia

insectarypollinatormulch-producer

Propagate: seed (easy)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Yarrow

edible

Achillea millefolium

insectarymedicinaldynamic-accumulatorpollinator

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Calendula (Pot Marigold) (Calendula officinalis)

Calendula (Pot Marigold)

edible

Calendula officinalis

insectarymedicinalpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus)

Nasturtium

edible

Tropaeolum majus

trap-cropinsectarygroundcover

Propagate: seed (easy)

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Chives

edible

Allium schoenoprasum

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)

Thyme

edible

Thymus vulgaris

foodpollinatorgroundcovermedicinal

Propagate: cutting, division (easy)

Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

Creeping Thyme

edible

Thymus serpyllum

groundcoverpollinatorfood

Propagate: division, cutting, seed (easy)

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus)

Rosemary

edible

Salvia rosmarinus

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage

edible

Salvia officinalis

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: cutting, layering (easy)

Mint (Mentha spicata)

Mint

edible

Mentha spicata

foodpollinatormedicinalgroundcover

Propagate: division, cutting (easy)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm

edible

Melissa officinalis

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)

Fennel

edible

Foeniculum vulgare

foodinsectarypollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Lovage (Levisticum officinale)

Lovage

edible

Levisticum officinale

foodmedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Dandelion

edible

Taraxacum officinale

dynamic-accumulatorfoodinsectarymedicinal

Propagate: seed (easy)

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)⚠ safety

Stinging Nettle

edible

Urtica dioica

dynamic-accumulatormulch-producerwildlifefood

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Chicory (Cichorium intybus)

Chicory

edible

Cichorium intybus

dynamic-accumulatorfoodfodderpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa)

Strawberry

edible

Fragaria × ananassa

foodfruitgroundcover

Propagate: runners, division (easy)

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)

Wild Strawberry

edible

Fragaria vesca

foodfruitgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: runners, seed, division (easy)

Wild Garlic (Ramsons) (Allium ursinum)

Wild Garlic (Ramsons)

edible

Allium ursinum

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division, bulbils, seed (easy)

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn

edible

Crataegus monogyna

wildlifewindbreakfoodinsectary

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)

Blackthorn

edible

Prunus spinosa

wildlifewindbreakfood

Propagate: suckers, seed (easy)

Dog Rose (Rosa canina)

Dog Rose

edible

Rosa canina

wildlifefoodpollinator

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Willow (Osier) (Salix viminalis)

Willow (Osier)

non-food

Salix viminalis

mulch-producerwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Damson (Prunus insititia)

Damson

edible

Prunus insititia

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: suckers, grafting (easy)

Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)

Apricot

edible

Prunus armeniaca

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting (moderate)

Peach (Prunus persica)

Peach

edible

Prunus persica

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting, seed (moderate)

Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Bay Laurel

edible

Laurus nobilis

foodmedicinalwindbreak

Propagate: cutting, layering (moderate)

Field Maple (Acer campestre)

Field Maple

non-food

Acer campestre

wildlifewindbreakinsectary

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Beech (Fagus sylvatica)

Beech

edible

Fagus sylvatica

windbreakwildlifefood

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)

Whitebeam

edible

Sorbus aria

wildlifefoodwindbreak

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus)⚠ safety

Bird Cherry

non-food

Prunus padus

wildlifeinsectary

Propagate: seed, suckers (moderate)

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)

Pawpaw

edible

Asimina triloba

foodfruit

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Persimmon (Kaki) (Diospyros kaki)

Persimmon (Kaki)

edible

Diospyros kaki

foodfruit

Propagate: grafting, seed (moderate)

Szechuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)

Szechuan Pepper

edible

Zanthoxylum simulans

foodmedicinalwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)⚠ safety

Black Locust

edible

Robinia pseudoacacia

n-fixerfodderinsectarywindbreak

Propagate: seed, suckers (easy)

Italian Alder (Alnus cordata)

Italian Alder

non-food

Alnus cordata

n-fixerwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Oleaster (Ebbing's Silverberry) (Elaeagnus × ebbingei)

Oleaster (Ebbing's Silverberry)

edible

Elaeagnus × ebbingei

n-fixerfruitfoodwindbreak

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Gorse (Ulex europaeus)

Gorse

edible

Ulex europaeus

n-fixerwindbreakwildlifeinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale)

Bog Myrtle

non-food

Myrica gale

n-fixermedicinalwildlife

Propagate: layering, cutting, seed (moderate)

Tayberry (Rubus fruticosus × idaeus)

Tayberry

edible

Rubus fruticosus × idaeus

foodfruit

Propagate: layering (easy)

Loganberry (Rubus × loganobaccus)

Loganberry

edible

Rubus × loganobaccus

foodfruit

Propagate: layering (easy)

Worcesterberry (Ribes divaricatum)

Worcesterberry

edible

Ribes divaricatum

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Chilean Guava (Ugni molinae)

Chilean Guava

edible

Ugni molinae

foodfruit

Propagate: cutting, layering (moderate)

Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum)

Goji Berry

edible

Lycium barbarum

foodfruitmedicinal

Propagate: cutting, seed (easy)

Rugosa Rose (Rosa rugosa)

Rugosa Rose

edible

Rosa rugosa

foodwildlifewindbreakpollinator

Propagate: suckers, seed, cutting (easy)

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris)

Barberry

edible

Berberis vulgaris

foodwildlifemedicinal

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium)

Oregon Grape

edible

Mahonia aquifolium

foodwildlifepollinatormedicinal

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (easy)

Hardy Fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica)

Hardy Fuchsia

edible

Fuchsia magellanica

foodwildlifepollinator

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Guelder Rose (Viburnum opulus)⚠ safety

Guelder Rose

edible

Viburnum opulus

wildlifeinsectary

Propagate: cutting, seed, layering (easy)

Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)

Bilberry

edible

Vaccinium myrtillus

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting, seed (moderate)

Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea)

Lingonberry

edible

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

foodfruitgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting (moderate)

Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea)

Buffaloberry

edible

Shepherdia argentea

n-fixerfruitfoodwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (moderate)

Akebia (Chocolate Vine) (Akebia quinata)

Akebia (Chocolate Vine)

edible

Akebia quinata

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: cutting, layering, seed (moderate)

Maypop (Hardy Passionflower) (Passiflora incarnata)

Maypop (Hardy Passionflower)

edible

Passiflora incarnata

foodfruitmedicinalpollinator

Propagate: cutting, seed, division (moderate)

Groundnut (Apios) (Apios americana)

Groundnut (Apios)

edible

Apios americana

n-fixerfoodpollinator

Propagate: tubers, seed (easy)

Runner Bean (perennial) (Phaseolus coccineus)

Runner Bean (perennial)

edible

Phaseolus coccineus

n-fixerfoodpollinator

Propagate: seed, tubers (easy)

Caucasian Spinach (Hablitzia tamnoides)

Caucasian Spinach

edible

Hablitzia tamnoides

food

Propagate: seed, division (moderate)

Globe Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus)

Globe Artichoke

edible

Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)

Cardoon

edible

Cynara cardunculus

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima)

Sea Beet

edible

Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima

food

Propagate: seed (easy)

Turkish Rocket (Bunias orientalis)

Turkish Rocket

edible

Bunias orientalis

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

Horseradish

edible

Armoracia rusticana

foodmedicinal

Propagate: division (easy)

Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum)

Alexanders

edible

Smyrnium olusatrum

foodinsectarypollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

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Babington's Leek

edible

Allium ampeloprasum var. babingtonii

food

Propagate: bulbils, division (easy)

Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)

Garlic Chives

edible

Allium tuberosum

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

Watercress

edible

Nasturtium officinale

foodmedicinal

Propagate: cutting, seed (easy)

Oca (Oxalis tuberosa)

Oca

edible

Oxalis tuberosa

food

Propagate: tubers (easy)

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius)

Yacon

edible

Smallanthus sonchifolius

food

Propagate: division, tubers (easy)

Chinese Artichoke (Crosne) (Stachys affinis)

Chinese Artichoke (Crosne)

edible

Stachys affinis

food

Propagate: tubers (easy)

Mashua (Tropaeolum tuberosum)

Mashua

edible

Tropaeolum tuberosum

food

Propagate: tubers (easy)

Oregano / Marjoram (Origanum vulgare)

Oregano / Marjoram

edible

Origanum vulgare

foodpollinatormedicinalinsectary

Propagate: division, cutting, seed (easy)

French Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

French Tarragon

edible

Artemisia dracunculus

foodmedicinal

Propagate: division, cutting (moderate)

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Hyssop

edible

Hyssopus officinalis

pollinatormedicinalfoodinsectary

Propagate: cutting, seed, division (easy)

Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

Anise Hyssop

edible

Agastache foeniculum

pollinatorfoodmedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed, division, cutting (easy)

Bergamot (Bee Balm) (Monarda didyma)

Bergamot (Bee Balm)

edible

Monarda didyma

pollinatormedicinalfoodinsectary

Propagate: division, cutting, seed (easy)

Echinacea (Coneflower) (Echinacea purpurea)

Echinacea (Coneflower)

non-food

Echinacea purpurea

pollinatormedicinalinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Valerian

non-food

Valeriana officinalis

medicinalinsectarypollinator

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)

Roman Chamomile

edible

Chamaemelum nobile

medicinalgroundcoverpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)⚠ safety

Feverfew

non-food

Tanacetum parthenium

medicinalinsectarypollinator

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Angelica (Angelica archangelica)

Angelica

edible

Angelica archangelica

foodmedicinalinsectarypollinator

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Marsh Mallow (Althaea officinalis)

Marsh Mallow

edible

Althaea officinalis

medicinalfoodpollinator

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citrodora)

Lemon Verbena

edible

Aloysia citrodora

foodmedicinalpollinator

Propagate: cutting (moderate)

Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

Bird's-foot Trefoil

non-food

Lotus corniculatus

n-fixergroundcoverpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Alfalfa (Lucerne) (Medicago sativa)

Alfalfa (Lucerne)

non-food

Medicago sativa

n-fixerdynamic-accumulatorfodderpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia)

Sainfoin

non-food

Onobrychis viciifolia

n-fixerpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Sweet Woodruff

edible

Galium odoratum

groundcovermedicinalinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Bugle (Ajuga) (Ajuga reptans)

Bugle (Ajuga)

non-food

Ajuga reptans

groundcoverpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, runners (easy)

Winter Purslane (Claytonia) (Claytonia perfoliata)

Winter Purslane (Claytonia)

edible

Claytonia perfoliata

foodgroundcover

Propagate: seed (easy)

Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata)

Ribwort Plantain

edible

Plantago lanceolata

dynamic-accumulatormedicinalwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Self-heal (Prunella vulgaris)

Self-heal

edible

Prunella vulgaris

groundcovermedicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Chickweed (Stellaria media)

Chickweed

edible

Stellaria media

foodgroundcovermedicinal

Propagate: seed (easy)

Almond (Prunus dulcis)

Almond

edible

Prunus dulcis

foodnut

Propagate: grafting, seed (moderate)

Cherry Plum (Myrobalan) (Prunus cerasifera)

Cherry Plum (Myrobalan)

edible

Prunus cerasifera

foodfruitwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting, grafting (easy)

Sour Cherry (Morello) (Prunus cerasus)

Sour Cherry (Morello)

edible

Prunus cerasus

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: grafting, suckers (moderate)

White Mulberry (Morus alba)

White Mulberry

edible

Morus alba

foodfruitfodderwildlife

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

English Oak (Quercus robur)⚠ safety

English Oak

edible

Quercus robur

wildlifefoodfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Silver Birch (Betula pendula)

Silver Birch

edible

Betula pendula

foodmedicinalwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

Hornbeam

non-food

Carpinus betulus

windbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Holly (Ilex aquifolium)⚠ safety

Holly

non-food

Ilex aquifolium

wildlifewindbreak

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots Pine

edible

Pinus sylvestris

foodmedicinalwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed (moderate)

True Service Tree (Sorbus domestica)

True Service Tree

edible

Sorbus domestica

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis)

Wild Service Tree

edible

Sorbus torminalis

foodwildlife

Propagate: seed, suckers (hard)

Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)

Strawberry Tree

edible

Arbutus unedo

foodfruitpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)

Loquat

edible

Eriobotrya japonica

foodfruit

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos)

Honey Locust

edible

Gleditsia triacanthos

fodderfoodwildlife

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Nanking Cherry (Prunus tomentosa)

Nanking Cherry

edible

Prunus tomentosa

foodfruitwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Russian Olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia)

Russian Olive

edible

Elaeagnus angustifolia

n-fixerfruitfoodwindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

False Indigo (Amorpha) (Amorpha fruticosa)

False Indigo (Amorpha)

non-food

Amorpha fruticosa

n-fixerinsectarypollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting (easy)

Bladder Senna (Colutea arborescens)⚠ safety

Bladder Senna

non-food

Colutea arborescens

n-fixerpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Tree Lupin (Lupinus arboreus)⚠ safety

Tree Lupin

non-food

Lupinus arboreus

n-fixerpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

Broom (Cytisus scoparius)⚠ safety

Broom

non-food

Cytisus scoparius

n-fixerpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Bayberry (Morella cerifera)

Bayberry

non-food

Morella cerifera

n-fixerwindbreakwildlifemedicinal

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (moderate)

Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)⚠ safety

Liquorice

edible

Glycyrrhiza glabra

n-fixermedicinalfood

Propagate: division, seed (moderate)

Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)

Cranberry

edible

Vaccinium macrocarpon

foodfruitgroundcover

Propagate: cutting, division (moderate)

Salal (Gaultheria shallon)

Salal

edible

Gaultheria shallon

foodfruitgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting, suckers (moderate)

Wintergreen (Checkerberry) (Gaultheria procumbens)

Wintergreen (Checkerberry)

edible

Gaultheria procumbens

foodmedicinalgroundcover

Propagate: division, seed (moderate)

Salmonberry (Rubus spectabilis)

Salmonberry

edible

Rubus spectabilis

foodfruitwildlifepollinator

Propagate: division, suckers, cutting (easy)

Feijoa (Pineapple Guava) (Acca sellowiana)

Feijoa (Pineapple Guava)

edible

Acca sellowiana

foodfruitpollinator

Propagate: cutting, seed, layering (moderate)

Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis)

Common Myrtle

edible

Myrtus communis

foodmedicinalpollinator

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Japanese Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa)

Japanese Quince

edible

Chaenomeles speciosa

foodfruitpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: cutting, layering, seed (easy)

Schisandra (Magnolia Vine) (Schisandra chinensis)

Schisandra (Magnolia Vine)

edible

Schisandra chinensis

foodmedicinalwildlife

Propagate: seed, cutting, layering (moderate)

Kolomikta Kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta)

Kolomikta Kiwi

edible

Actinidia kolomikta

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: cutting, layering (moderate)

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Nine Star Perennial Broccoli

edible

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis)

food

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Perennial Wild Rocket (Diplotaxis tenuifolia)

Perennial Wild Rocket

edible

Diplotaxis tenuifolia

foodpollinator

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Daylily (Hemerocallis fulva)⚠ safety

Daylily

edible

Hemerocallis fulva

foodgroundcoverpollinator

Propagate: division (easy)

Hosta (Hosta sieboldiana)

Hosta

edible

Hosta sieboldiana

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division (easy)

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum × hybridum)⚠ safety

Solomon's Seal

edible

Polygonatum × hybridum

foodmedicinalgroundcover

Propagate: division (easy)

Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)⚠ safety

Ostrich Fern

edible

Matteuccia struthiopteris

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division (easy)

Udo (Aralia cordata)

Udo

edible

Aralia cordata

food

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Earthnut Pea (Lathyrus tuberosus)

Earthnut Pea

edible

Lathyrus tuberosus

n-fixerfoodpollinator

Propagate: tubers, seed (easy)

Camas (Camassia quamash)⚠ safety

Camas

edible

Camassia quamash

foodpollinator

Propagate: bulbils, division, seed (easy)

Mioga Ginger (Zingiber mioga)

Mioga Ginger

edible

Zingiber mioga

food

Propagate: division (easy)

Three-cornered Leek (Allium triquetrum)

Three-cornered Leek

edible

Allium triquetrum

foodgroundcoverpollinator

Propagate: bulbils, division, seed (easy)

Buckler-leaved Sorrel (Rumex scutatus)

Buckler-leaved Sorrel

edible

Rumex scutatus

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)

Lavender

edible

Lavandula angustifolia

pollinatormedicinalinsectaryfood

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii)

Catmint

edible

Nepeta × faassenii

pollinatorinsectarymedicinal

Propagate: division, cutting (easy)

Winter Savory (Satureja montana)

Winter Savory

edible

Satureja montana

foodpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: cutting, division, seed (easy)

Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)

Mullein

non-food

Verbascum thapsus

medicinalinsectarypollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

Elecampane

non-food

Inula helenium

medicinalinsectarypollinator

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Wood Betony (Betonica officinalis)

Wood Betony

non-food

Betonica officinalis

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)⚠ safety

Motherwort

non-food

Leonurus cardiaca

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

White Horehound (Marrubium vulgare)

White Horehound

edible

Marrubium vulgare

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division, cutting (easy)

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis)

Lady's Mantle

non-food

Alchemilla mollis

groundcoverdynamic-accumulatormedicinalinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)⚠ safety

Meadowsweet

edible

Filipendula ulmaria

medicinalinsectarypollinatorwildlife

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)⚠ safety

St John's Wort

non-food

Hypericum perforatum

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Vervain (Verbena officinalis)⚠ safety

Vervain

non-food

Verbena officinalis

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Sweet Violet (Viola odorata)

Sweet Violet

edible

Viola odorata

foodmedicinalgroundcoverpollinator

Propagate: division, runners, seed (easy)

Lungwort (Pulmonaria officinalis)

Lungwort

non-food

Pulmonaria officinalis

groundcoverpollinatormedicinalinsectary

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

White Dead-nettle (Lamium album)

White Dead-nettle

edible

Lamium album

foodgroundcoverpollinatormedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)

Bunchberry

edible

Cornus canadensis

foodgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division (moderate)

Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca minor)⚠ safety

Lesser Periwinkle

non-food

Vinca minor

groundcoverpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting, layering (easy)

Common Vetch (Vicia sativa)

Common Vetch

non-food

Vicia sativa

n-fixerpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella)⚠ safety

Wood Sorrel

edible

Oxalis acetosella

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Sweet Rocket (Dame's Violet) (Hesperis matronalis)

Sweet Rocket (Dame's Violet)

edible

Hesperis matronalis

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Pignut (Conopodium majus)

Pignut

edible

Conopodium majus

food

Propagate: seed, tubers (hard)

Earth Chestnut (Great Pignut) (Bunium bulbocastanum)

Earth Chestnut (Great Pignut)

edible

Bunium bulbocastanum

food

Propagate: seed, tubers (moderate)

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed

edible

Potentilla anserina

foodgroundcovermedicinal

Propagate: runners, division, seed (easy)

Arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia)

Arrowhead

edible

Sagittaria sagittifolia

foodwildlife

Propagate: tubers, division (easy)

Chinese Yam (Cinnamon Vine) (Dioscorea polystachya)

Chinese Yam (Cinnamon Vine)

edible

Dioscorea polystachya

food

Propagate: bulbils, tubers (easy)

Scorzonera (Scorzonera hispanica)

Scorzonera

edible

Scorzonera hispanica

foodpollinator

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Dahlia (Dahlia pinnata)

Dahlia

edible

Dahlia pinnata

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: division, cutting, tubers (easy)

Ulluco (Ullucus tuberosus)

Ulluco

edible

Ullucus tuberosus

food

Propagate: tubers (easy)

Tiger Nut (Chufa) (Cyperus esculentus)

Tiger Nut (Chufa)

edible

Cyperus esculentus

food

Propagate: tubers (easy)

Marsh Woundwort (Stachys palustris)

Marsh Woundwort

edible

Stachys palustris

foodmedicinalpollinator

Propagate: tubers, division (easy)

Aspen (Populus tremula)

Aspen

non-food

Populus tremula

wildlifewindbreakmulch-producer

Propagate: suckers, cutting (easy)

Juniper (Juniperus communis)⚠ safety

Juniper

edible

Juniperus communis

foodmedicinalwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: cutting, seed (moderate)

Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus)⚠ safety

Alder Buckthorn

non-food

Frangula alnus

wildlifeinsectary

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Purging Buckthorn (Rhamnus cathartica)⚠ safety

Purging Buckthorn

non-food

Rhamnus cathartica

wildlifewindbreak

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Spindle (Euonymus europaeus)⚠ safety

Spindle

non-food

Euonymus europaeus

wildlifeinsectary

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Wayfaring Tree (Viburnum lantana)⚠ safety

Wayfaring Tree

non-food

Viburnum lantana

wildlifeinsectarywindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Common Dogwood (Cornus sanguinea)⚠ safety

Common Dogwood

non-food

Cornus sanguinea

wildlifeinsectarywindbreak

Propagate: cutting, seed, suckers (easy)

Butcher's Broom (Ruscus aculeatus)

Butcher's Broom

edible

Ruscus aculeatus

foodwildlifemedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (moderate)

Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum)⚠ safety

Honeysuckle

non-food

Lonicera periclymenum

pollinatorwildlifeinsectary

Propagate: cutting, layering (easy)

Common Ivy (Hedera helix)⚠ safety

Common Ivy

non-food

Hedera helix

pollinatorwildlifeinsectarygroundcover

Propagate: cutting, layering (easy)

Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus)

Cloudberry

edible

Rubus chamaemorus

foodfruitgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division, seed (hard)

Kidney Vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria)

Kidney Vetch

non-food

Anthyllis vulneraria

n-fixerpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

Tufted Vetch (Vicia cracca)

Tufted Vetch

non-food

Vicia cracca

n-fixerpollinatorfodderwildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis)

Meadow Vetchling

non-food

Lathyrus pratensis

n-fixerpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Ribbed Melilot (Melilotus officinalis)⚠ safety

Ribbed Melilot

non-food

Melilotus officinalis

n-fixerpollinatorinsectaryfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum)

Teasel

non-food

Dipsacus fullonum

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)

Common Knapweed

non-food

Centaurea nigra

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Field Scabious (Knautia arvensis)

Field Scabious

non-food

Knautia arvensis

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis)

Devil's-bit Scabious

non-food

Succisa pratensis

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Ox-eye Daisy

edible

Leucanthemum vulgare

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Viper's Bugloss (Echium vulgare)

Viper's Bugloss

non-food

Echium vulgare

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Hemp Agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum)⚠ safety

Hemp Agrimony

non-food

Eupatorium cannabinum

pollinatorinsectarywildlifemedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

Purple Loosestrife

non-food

Lythrum salicaria

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Cowslip (Primula veris)

Cowslip

edible

Primula veris

pollinatorfoodmedicinalwildlife

Propagate: seed, division (moderate)

Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Primrose

edible

Primula vulgaris

pollinatorfoodgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Agrimony (Agrimonia eupatoria)

Agrimony

non-food

Agrimonia eupatoria

medicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)

Common Mallow

edible

Malva sylvestris

foodmedicinalpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Ground Ivy (Glechoma hederacea)⚠ safety

Ground Ivy

edible

Glechoma hederacea

groundcovermedicinalpollinator

Propagate: division, runners (easy)

Garlic Mustard (Jack-by-the-hedge) (Alliaria petiolata)

Garlic Mustard (Jack-by-the-hedge)

edible

Alliaria petiolata

foodwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Wood Avens (Herb Bennet) (Geum urbanum)

Wood Avens (Herb Bennet)

edible

Geum urbanum

foodmedicinalgroundcover

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Water Mint (Mentha aquatica)

Water Mint

edible

Mentha aquatica

foodmedicinalpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting (easy)

Burdock (Arctium lappa)

Burdock

edible

Arctium lappa

foodmedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

Rock Samphire (Crithmum maritimum)

Rock Samphire

edible

Crithmum maritimum

food

Propagate: seed, division (moderate)

Lady's Bedstraw (Galium verum)

Lady's Bedstraw

non-food

Galium verum

pollinatorinsectarygroundcovermedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Bistort (Bistorta officinalis)

Bistort

edible

Bistorta officinalis

foodmedicinalpollinatorgroundcover

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Great Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis)

Great Burnet

edible

Sanguisorba officinalis

foodpollinatorinsectarymedicinal

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Cuckooflower (Lady's Smock) (Cardamine pratensis)

Cuckooflower (Lady's Smock)

edible

Cardamine pratensis

foodpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Turkish Hazel (Corylus colurna)

Turkish Hazel

edible

Corylus colurna

foodnutwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Heartnut (Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis)

Heartnut

edible

Juglans ailantifolia var. cordiformis

foodnutwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Butternut (White Walnut) (Juglans cinerea)

Butternut (White Walnut)

edible

Juglans cinerea

foodnutwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata)

Shagbark Hickory

edible

Carya ovata

foodnutwildlife

Propagate: seed (hard)

Korean Pine (Pinus koraiensis)

Korean Pine

edible

Pinus koraiensis

foodnutwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Monkey Puzzle (Araucaria araucana)

Monkey Puzzle

edible

Araucaria araucana

foodnutwildlife

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Ginkgo (Maidenhair Tree) (Ginkgo biloba)⚠ safety

Ginkgo (Maidenhair Tree)

edible

Ginkgo biloba

foodmedicinalwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

Black Walnut

edible

Juglans nigra

foodnutwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)⚠ safety

Holm Oak

edible

Quercus ilex

foodwindbreakwildlife

Propagate: seed (easy)

Bladdernut (Staphylea pinnata)

Bladdernut

edible

Staphylea pinnata

foodnutwildlifepollinator

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (moderate)

Judas Tree (Redbud) (Cercis siliquastrum)

Judas Tree (Redbud)

edible

Cercis siliquastrum

foodpollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed (moderate)

Tamarisk (Tamarix gallica)

Tamarisk

non-food

Tamarix gallica

windbreakwildlifepollinator

Propagate: cutting (easy)

American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)

American Persimmon

edible

Diospyros virginiana

foodfruitwildlife

Propagate: seed, grafting (moderate)

Jujube (Chinese Date) (Ziziphus jujuba)

Jujube (Chinese Date)

edible

Ziziphus jujuba

foodfruitmedicinal

Propagate: seed, suckers, grafting (moderate)

Darwin's Barberry (Berberis darwinii)

Darwin's Barberry

edible

Berberis darwinii

foodpollinatorwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: cutting, seed (easy)

Sweet Briar (Eglantine) (Rosa rubiginosa)

Sweet Briar (Eglantine)

edible

Rosa rubiginosa

foodwildlifepollinatorwindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting, suckers (easy)

Beach Plum (Prunus maritima)

Beach Plum

edible

Prunus maritima

foodfruitwildlifewindbreak

Propagate: seed, cutting (moderate)

Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus)

Thimbleberry

edible

Rubus parviflorus

foodfruitwildlifegroundcover

Propagate: division, suckers, seed (easy)

Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)⚠ safety

Wisteria

non-food

Wisteria sinensis

n-fixerpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: cutting, layering, seed (moderate)

Goat's Rue (Galega officinalis)⚠ safety

Goat's Rue

non-food

Galega officinalis

n-fixerpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Black Medick (Medicago lupulina)

Black Medick

non-food

Medicago lupulina

n-fixergroundcoverpollinatorfodder

Propagate: seed (easy)

Patience Dock (Herb Patience) (Rumex patientia)⚠ safety

Patience Dock (Herb Patience)

edible

Rumex patientia

food

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)

Salsify

edible

Tragopogon porrifolius

foodpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Elephant Garlic (Allium ampeloprasum)

Elephant Garlic

edible

Allium ampeloprasum

foodpollinator

Propagate: bulbils, division (easy)

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Potato Onion

edible

Allium cepa Aggregatum

food

Propagate: division, bulbils (easy)

No photo yet

Everlasting Onion

edible

Allium cepa var. perutile

food

Propagate: division (easy)

Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley) (Cryptotaenia japonica)

Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley)

edible

Cryptotaenia japonica

food

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Fuki (Giant Butterbur) (Petasites japonicus)⚠ safety

Fuki (Giant Butterbur)

edible

Petasites japonicus

foodgroundcover

Propagate: division (easy)

Chinese Toon (Fragrant Spring Tree) (Toona sinensis)

Chinese Toon (Fragrant Spring Tree)

edible

Toona sinensis

foodwildlife

Propagate: suckers, seed, cutting (easy)

Edible Bamboo (Moso) (Phyllostachys edulis)⚠ safety

Edible Bamboo (Moso)

edible

Phyllostachys edulis

foodwindbreakmulch-producer

Propagate: division (moderate)

Curry Plant (Helichrysum italicum)⚠ safety

Curry Plant

edible

Helichrysum italicum

foodpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Southernwood (Lad's Love) (Artemisia abrotanum)

Southernwood (Lad's Love)

non-food

Artemisia abrotanum

insectarymedicinalpollinator

Propagate: cutting (easy)

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)⚠ safety

Mugwort

edible

Artemisia vulgaris

medicinalinsectarywildlife

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Soapwort (Saponaria officinalis)⚠ safety

Soapwort

non-food

Saponaria officinalis

pollinatormedicinalgroundcover

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Wood Sage (Teucrium scorodonia)

Wood Sage

non-food

Teucrium scorodonia

pollinatormedicinalgroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Evening Primrose

edible

Oenothera biennis

foodmedicinalpollinatorinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea)

Clary Sage

edible

Salvia sclarea

foodpollinatormedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed (easy)

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Mountain Mint

edible

Pycnanthemum pilosum

pollinatorinsectaryfoodmedicinal

Propagate: division, seed, cutting (easy)

Korean Mint (Purple Giant Hyssop) (Agastache rugosa)

Korean Mint (Purple Giant Hyssop)

edible

Agastache rugosa

pollinatorfoodmedicinalinsectary

Propagate: seed, division, cutting (easy)

Perilla (Shiso) (Perilla frutescens)

Perilla (Shiso)

edible

Perilla frutescens

foodpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Land Cress (American Cress) (Barbarea verna)

Land Cress (American Cress)

edible

Barbarea verna

foodpollinator

Propagate: seed (easy)

Wild Basil (Clinopodium vulgare)

Wild Basil

edible

Clinopodium vulgare

pollinatorinsectarymedicinal

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Common Toadflax (Linaria vulgaris)

Common Toadflax

non-food

Linaria vulgaris

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Ragged Robin (Silene flos-cuculi)

Ragged Robin

non-food

Silene flos-cuculi

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Red Campion (Silene dioica)

Red Campion

non-food

Silene dioica

pollinatorinsectarywildlife

Propagate: seed, division (easy)

Meadow Cranesbill (Geranium pratense)

Meadow Cranesbill

non-food

Geranium pratense

pollinatorinsectarygroundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division, seed (easy)

Yellow Archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon)

Yellow Archangel

non-food

Lamiastrum galeobdolon

groundcoverpollinatorwildlife

Propagate: division, cutting, runners (easy)

Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia)

Creeping Jenny

non-food

Lysimachia nummularia

groundcoverpollinator

Propagate: division, cutting, layering (easy)

European Wild Ginger (Asarum europaeum)⚠ safety

European Wild Ginger

non-food

Asarum europaeum

groundcoverwildlife

Propagate: division (easy)