| Plant type: | annual(7), biennial(2), perennial(75), shrub(191), tree(16), bulb(0), climber(1), ground cover/trailer(3), grass(0), conifer(0), fern(0), cactus/succulent(3) |
| Height: | <1"(1), 2"-5"(8), 6"-11"(34), 12"-23"(47), 2'-4'(143), 5'-9'(139), 10'-19'(61), 20'-49'(12), 50'+(3) |
| Spread: | <1"(0), 2"-5"(1), 6"-11"(16), 12"-23"(62), 2'-4'(146), 5'-9'(134), 10'-19'(51), 20'-49'(5), 50'+(0) |
| Habit: | spreading(26), trailing(3), low growing(14), clump-forming(9), bushy(213), upright(48), columnar(0) |
| Foliage: | evergreen(128), semi-evergreen(10), deciduous(100) |
| Growth rate: | dwarf(1), slow(72), moderate(183), vigorous(14) |
| Interests: | flowers(236), fruit(47), buds(3), foliage(92), stems(11), seed heads(0) |
| Uses: | bedding(5), borders(255), pots and tubs(11), baskets(7), houseplant(10), edible(3), kitchen herb(8), formal hedging(9), informal hedging(19), rockery(26), specimen plant(8), cut flower(6), wildflower meadow(0) |
| Skill level: | beginner(202), advanced(67), expert(5) |
| Maintenance: | none(56), slight(216), moderate(16), heavy(2) |