Plant type  | annual, biennial, perennial, shrub, tree, bulb, climber, ground cover/trailer, grass, conifer, fern, cactus/succulent |
| Height | <1", 2"-5", 6"-11", 12"-23", 2'-4', 5'-9', 10'-19', 20'-49', 50'+ |
| Spread | <1", 2"-5", 6"-11", 12"-23", 2'-4', 5'-9', 10'-19', 20'-49', 50'+ |
| Habit | spreading, trailing, low growing, clump-forming, bushy, upright, columnar |
| Foliage | evergreen, semi-evergreen, deciduous |
| Growth rate | dwarf, slow, moderate, vigorous |
| Interests | flowers, fruit, buds, foliage, stems, seed heads |
| Uses | bedding, borders, pots and tubs, baskets, houseplant, edible, kitchen herb, formal hedging, informal hedging, rockery, specimen plant, cut flower, wildflower meadow, conservatory |
| Skill level | beginner, average, expert |
| Maintenance | none, slight, moderate, heavy |
