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Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Daffodil
Daffodil
Narcissus species
Care
Sun–part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Rose
Rose
Rosa (garden hybrids)
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Basil
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Care
Warm & bright
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Apple
Apple
Malus domestica
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic
Lily
Lilium species
Care
Sun–part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Hydrangea
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Mint
Mint
Mentha species
Care
Sun–part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Pear
Pear
Pyrus communis
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Rosemary
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Strawberry
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Rhododendron & Azalea
Rhododendron & Azalea
Rhododendron species
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Carrot
Carrot
Daucus carota
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Cherry
Cherry
Prunus avium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Geranium (Pelargonium)
Geranium (Pelargonium)
Pelargonium × hortorum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
Rheum × hybridum
Care
Sun–part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic
Daylily
Hemerocallis species
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Lavender
Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Plum
Plum
Prunus domestica
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Clematis
Clematis
Clematis (garden hybrids)
Care
Sun, cool roots
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Thyme
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Potato
Potato
Solanum tuberosum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Raspberry
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Sage
Sage
Salvia officinalis
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Sunflower
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Yew
Yew
Taxus baccata
Care
Sun or shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Hosta
Hosta
Hosta (garden hybrids)
Care
Shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Blueberry
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic
Laburnum
Laburnum × watereri
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Onion
Onion
Allium cepa
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Tulip
Tulip
Tulipa
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Chilli
Chilli
Capsicum annuum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Courgette
Courgette
Cucurbita pepo
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Grape
Grape
Vitis vinifera
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Lettuce
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Oleander
Oleander
Nerium oleander
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Pea
Pea
Pisum sativum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Petunia
Petunia
Petunia x hybrida
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Rhododendron & Azalea
Rhododendron & Azalea
Rhododendron
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Blackberry
Blackberry
Rubus fruticosus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Bluebell
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Cucumber
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Foxglove
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Care
Part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Magnolia
Magnolia
Magnolia stellata
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Runner Bean
Runner Bean
Phaseolus coccineus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Wisteria
Wisteria
Wisteria
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Camellia
Camellia
Camellia japonica
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Beetroot
Beetroot
Beta vulgaris
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Box
Box
Buxus sempervirens
Care
Sun to shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Climbing Rose
Climbing Rose
Rosa
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Coneflower
Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Japanese Maple
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Care
Part / dappled shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Lemon Tree
Lemon Tree
Citrus × limon
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic
Monkshood
Aconitum napellus
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Peony
Peony
Paeonia
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Snowdrop
Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Azalea
Azalea
Rhododendron (Azalea group)
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Bedding Geranium
Bedding Geranium
Pelargonium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Beech
Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Dahlia
Dahlia
Dahlia
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Delphinium
Delphinium
Delphinium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Fig
Fig
Ficus carica
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Kale
Kale
Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group)
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Lilac
Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Ornamental Allium
Ornamental Allium
Allium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Parsley
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Photinia
Photinia
Photinia x fraseri
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Salvia
Salvia
Salvia
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Ornamental Allium
Ornamental Allium
Allium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Broccoli
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea (Italica Group)
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Butterfly Bush
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Catmint
Catmint
Nepeta x faassenii
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Cherry Laurel
Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
Care
Sun to shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Crocus
Crocus
Crocus vernus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Hardy Geranium
Hardy Geranium
Geranium
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Leek
Leek
Allium ampeloprasum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Passionflower
Passionflower
Passiflora caerulea
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Pot Marigold
Pot Marigold
Calendula officinalis
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Sedum
Sedum
Hylotelephium (Sedum)
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Sweetcorn
Sweetcorn
Zea mays
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Viburnum
Viburnum
Viburnum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Ribes nigrum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Chives
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Dianthus
Dianthus
Dianthus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Dogwood
Dogwood
Cornus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Heather
Heather
Calluna vulgaris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Hellebore
Hellebore
Helleborus
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Iris
Iris
Iris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Lobelia
Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Ox-eye Daisy
Ox-eye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Snapdragon
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Cornflower
Cornflower
Centaurea cyanus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Coriander
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Field Poppy
Field Poppy
Papaver rhoeas
Care
Full sun
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Grape Hyacinth
Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Hornbeam
Hornbeam
Carpinus betulus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Lupin
Lupin
Lupinus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Penstemon
Penstemon
Penstemon
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Privet
Privet
Ligustrum ovalifolium
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Red-hot Poker
Red-hot Poker
Kniphofia
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Skimmia
Skimmia
Skimmia japonica
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Star Jasmine
Star Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Verbena
Verbena
Verbena
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Virginia Creeper
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Winter Heath
Winter Heath
Erica carnea
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Yarrow
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Bay
Bay
Laurus nobilis
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Columbine
Columbine
Aquilegia
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Cowslip
Cowslip
Primula veris
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Gooseberry
Gooseberry
Ribes uva-crispa
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Hebe
Hebe
Hebe
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Ivy
Ivy
Hedera helix
Care
Shade to part sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Mexican Fleabane
Mexican Fleabane
Erigeron karvinskianus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Portugal Laurel
Portugal Laurel
Prunus lusitanica
Care
Sun to shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Anemone
Anemone
Anemone
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Arum Lily
Arum Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Euonymus
Euonymus
Euonymus europaeus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Gladiolus
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Oregano
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Tobacco Plant
Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Trumpet Vine
Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Borage
Borage
Borago officinalis
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Cordyline
Cordyline
Cordyline australis
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Harebell
Harebell
Campanula rotundifolia
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Holly
Holly
Ilex aquifolium
Care
Sun to shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Leucothoe
Leucothoe
Leucothoe fontanesiana
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Leylandii
Leylandii
Cuprocyparis leylandii
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Ranunculus
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Red Campion
Red Campion
Silene dioica
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Yellow Rattle
Yellow Rattle
Rhinanthus minor
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Climbing Hydrangea
Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Dill
Dill
Anethum graveolens
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Field Scabious
Field Scabious
Knautia arvensis
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Irish Heath
Irish Heath
Daboecia cantabrica
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Masterwort
Masterwort
Astrantia major
Care
Part shade / sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Meadow Cranesbill
Meadow Cranesbill
Geranium pratense
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Musk Mallow
Musk Mallow
Malva moschata
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Nerine
Nerine
Nerine bowdenii
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Pieris
Pieris
Pieris japonica
Care
Part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Western Red Cedar
Western Red Cedar
Thuja plicata
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Enkianthus
Enkianthus
Enkianthus campanulatus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor 🐾 Pet-safe Botanical illustration of Fennel
Fennel
Foeniculum vulgare
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Golden Hop
Golden Hop
Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Common Knapweed
Common Knapweed
Centaurea nigra
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Teasel
Teasel
Dipsacus fullonum
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Water Iris
Water Iris
Iris pseudacorus
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Wintergreen
Wintergreen
Gaultheria procumbens
Care
Part / full shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Bird's-foot Trefoil
Bird's-foot Trefoil
Lotus corniculatus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Chocolate Vine
Chocolate Vine
Akebia quinata
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Common Mallow
Common Mallow
Malva sylvestris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Cuckooflower
Cuckooflower
Cardamine pratensis
Care
Part shade / sun
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Meadow Buttercup
Meadow Buttercup
Ranunculus acris
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Meadowsweet
Meadowsweet
Filipendula ulmaria
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Ragged Robin
Ragged Robin
Silene flos-cuculi
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⚠ Toxic Botanical illustration of Tarragon
Tarragon
Artemisia dracunculus
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Wild Carrot
Wild Carrot
Daucus carota
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Red Clover
Red Clover
Trifolium pratense
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Selfheal
Selfheal
Prunella vulgaris
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Common Toadflax
Common Toadflax
Linaria vulgaris
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Cow Parsley
Cow Parsley
Anthriscus sylvestris
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Devil's-bit Scabious
Devil's-bit Scabious
Succisa pratensis
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Lady's Bedstraw
Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Water Mint
Water Mint
Mentha aquatica
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Betony
Betony
Betonica officinalis
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Tufted Vetch
Tufted Vetch
Vicia cracca
Care
Sun / part shade
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Agrimony
Agrimony
Agrimonia eupatoria
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Goat's-beard
Goat's-beard
Tragopogon pratensis
Care
Full sun
Outdoor ⓘ Not listed Botanical illustration of Salad Burnet
Salad Burnet
Sanguisorba minor
Care
Sun / part shade

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