Plant Database
Information on all 200,034 plants and plant varieties.
Read through our comprehensive plant and variety guides to learn more about your favorite plants. Find out what plants are suitable in your area, for your sized garden and what can coexist alongside your current plants. Browse our guides on bee and butterfly friendly plants, what plants are suitable for your USDA Hardiness zone, and which plants will do well in your soil, sunlight and pH conditions.
Daucus carota subsp. sativus
Imperator or Nantes shaped. Unique carrot with purple skin, orange core & stretch marks. Serve raw as a novelty for kids and gourmet meals. The sweet 10- to 12-inch carrots lose their purple color when cooked. High in vitamins and antioxidants. 2006 AAS winner.
A-Z of Plants
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Starting a seed swap: what you need to know
The lowdown on seed swapping: how you can find other gardeners to swap with and the basic dos and don'ts.
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How to encourage butterflies and bees to your garden
Attracting wildlife into your garden is a great way to ensure your plants thrive naturally. We show you a couple of ways to become more bee friendly.
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What's My Plant?
Help other gardeners identify mystery plants in their gardens - take a look at the photos below and leave a comment with your guess.
