"Roses, sunflowers, tulips, and their companions fill gardens and photos. Learning to recognize these classics helps you care for them and discover more-with a little help from technology.
This guide introduces ten widely grown garden plants and simple ID tips. For instant identification from a photo, use the ePlant identifier and then look up care in our encyclopedia. For seasonal bloom ideas, see our flowers by season guide.
Resources like the RHS Plant Finder and USDA Plants Database are useful for deeper botanical detail.
10 Garden Favorites at a Glance
- Roses (Rosa) - Thorny stems, compound leaves, fragrant flowers in many colors. Identify with ePlant by photographing the flower and leaves.
- Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) - Large, single-headed yellow blooms on tall stems; broad, rough leaves.
- Tulips (Tulipa) - Bulb flowers; cup-shaped blooms in spring; strap-like leaves.
- Lavender (Lavandula) - Silvery-green foliage; purple spikes; strong scent.
- Hydrangeas (Hydrangea) - Big rounded or conical flower clusters; broad, toothed leaves.
- Dahlias (Dahlia) - Tuberous; showy flowers in many forms and colors; pinnate leaves.
- Peonies (Paeonia) - Large, fragrant blooms in late spring; deeply divided foliage.
- Marigolds (Tagetes) - Compact orange or yellow flowers; finely divided, aromatic leaves.
- Petunias (Petunia) - Trumpet-shaped flowers; sticky, simple leaves; often trailing.
- Pansies (Viola) - Flat, “face-like” flowers; heart-shaped leaves; cool-season.
Snap a clear photo of the flower and leaf and use ePlant for an instant ID and link to care info.
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