I was looking for an ultimate list of all the plants that are used in a cottage garden but had trouble finding a comprehensive one. And so I created this list and arranged them in alphabetical order so that you can easily find them with the search function on your keyboard.
I’ve included the scientific names of each plant in this list because sometimes the common names are not specific enough to do proper research of certain plants. One plant can be called many things in different places and it can also be called by its plant family or genus.
To avoid confusion, I found that knowing the scientific names of plants are best if you wish to navigate the internet for a specific kind of plant.
This list is exhaustive, but if you know that I’ve gotten some information wrong (or have missed some plants), please let me know in the comments below so I can update this post for everyone. (Thank you!)
A
| Common Plant Name | Scientific Name |
| Agapanthus | Agapanthus africanus |
| Almonds | Prunus amygdalus |
| Alyssum | Lobularia maritima |
| Amazon Lily | Eucharis grandiflora |
| Anemone clematis | Clematis montana |
| Angelica | Angelica archangelica |
| Apples | Malus domestica |
| Apricots | Prunus armeniaca |
| Arum/Calla Lily | Zantedeschia cultivars |
| Aussie Blossom | Leptospermum |
| Azalea/ Rhododendron | Rhododendron |
B
| Ballerina/ashy cranesbill | Geranium cinereum |
| Balsam | Impatiens |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum |
| Bedding/Wax Begonia | Begonia semperflorens |
| Belladonna Lily | Amarylllis belladonna |
| Bellflowers | Campanula |
| Bergamot | Monarda didyma |
| Berkeley sedge | Carex divulsa |
| Blazing Star | Tritonia crocata |
| Bleeding Heart | Lamprocapnos spectabilis |
| Bluebells | Scilla |
| Borage | Borago officinalis |
| Brachyscome Daisy | Brachyscome multifida |
| Brisbane Lily | Proiphys cunninghamii |
| Buttercups | Ranunculus (all varieties) |
| Butterfly Bush | Buddleia davidii |
C
| Camellia | Camellia japonica (all varieties) |
| Candytufts | Iberis (all varieties) |
| Canna Lillies | Canna indica |
| Caraway | Carum carvi |
| Carnations & Pinks | Dianthus (all varieties) |
| Catnip | Nepeta cataria |
| Catmint | Nepeta mussinii |
| Cherries | Prunus avium |
| Cherry Pie | Heliotropium arborescens |
| Chicory | Cichorium intybus |
| Chives | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Clary Sage | Salvia sclarea |
| Climbing Rose | Rosa setigera |
| Clockvines | Thunbergia species |
| Columbine / Granny’s Bonnet | Aquilegia vulgaris |
| Coneflower/Echanacea | Echinacea purpurea |
| Common Sage | Salvia officinalis |
| Common wormwood | Artemisia absinthium |
| Coral Bells | Heuchera villosa |
| Coriander | Coriandrum sativum |
| Currants (Black, White, Red Currant, Gooseberry) | Ribes species & cultivars |
D
| Daffodils & Jonquils | Narcissus (all varieties) |
| Delphinium | Delphinium grandiflorum |
| Dill | Anethum graveolens |
E
| European Plum | Prunus domestica |
| Evening Primrose | Oenothera biennis |
| Everlasting Daisy | Helichrysum bracteatum |
F
| Feijoa | Feijoa sellowiana |
| Fig | Ficus carica |
| Flowering Pea | Lathyrus odoratus |
| Foxglove | Digitalis purpurea |
| Fraser Island Creeper | Tecomanthe hillii |
| Freesias | Freesia (all varieties) |
| Fringe Flower | Loreopetalum (all varieties) |
| Fuchsia | Fuchsia (all varieties) |
G
| Garlic | Allium sativum |
| Garlic Flower | Tulbaghia violacea |
| Ginger Lily | Hedychium gardnerianum |
| Gladiolus | Gladiolus (all varieties) |
| Goatsbear | Aruncus dioicus |
| Golden Shrub Daisy | Euryops pectinatus |
| Grapes | Vitis vinifera |
| Grape Hyacinth | Muscari |
| Grumichama | Eugenia brasiliensis |
| Guava | Psidium littorale |
H
| Heathers & Heaths | Erica cultivars |
| Helleborus | Helleborus (all varieties) |
| Hollyhock | Althaea rosea |
| Hyacinths | Hyacinthus |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea (all varieties) |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis |
I
| Ifafa Lily | Cyrtanthus species |
| Indian Hawthorn | Raphiolepis species |
| Iris | Iris species |
| Ivy-leaved Geraniums | Pelargonium peltatum cultivars |
J
| Jacobean Lily | Sprekelia formosissima |
| Japanese plum | Prunus salicina |
| Jasmine | Jasminum species (all varieties) |
| Jerusalem Sage | Phlomis fruticosa |
K
| Kaffir Lily | Clivia miniata |
| Kiwifruit | Actinidia deliciosa |
L
| Lady’s Mantle | Alchemilla mollis |
| Laurustinus | Viburnum tinus |
| Lavander | Lavandula (all varieties) |
| Large Coneflower | Rudbeckia maxima |
| Lemon | Citrus limon |
| Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis |
| Lenten rose | Helleborus orientalis |
| Lilac | Syringa vulgaris cultivars (all varieties) |
| Lily | Lilium species (all varieties) |
| Lily of the Valley | Convallaria majalis |
| Litchi | Litchi chinensis |
| Loquat | Eriobotrya japonica |
| Love-in-a-mist | Nigella damascena |
M
| Mango | Mangifera indica |
| Marigold | Calendula officinalis |
| Mariogolds | Tagetes cultivars |
| Marguerite Daisy | Dendrathema frutescens |
| Marjoram | Origanum majorana |
| Medlar | Mesipilus germanica |
| Mexican Sage | Salvia leucantha (and other species) |
| Montbretia | Crocosmia species |
| Mulberries (white & Black) | Morus alba & M. nigra |
N
| Nashi | Pyrus pyrifolia |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum majus |
P
| Old Man’s Beard | Clematis vitalba |
| Olive | Olea europae |
| Orange Creeper Vine | Pyrostegia venusta |
| Oregano | Origanum vulgare |
| Oyster Plant | Acanthus mollis |
P
| Pansies | Viola x hybrida |
| Parsley | Petroselinum crispum |
| Passionfruit | Passiflora edulis |
| Peach & Nectarine | Prunus persica |
| Pear | Pyrus communis |
| Peony | Paeonia lactiflora |
| Peppermint | Mentha x piperita |
| Persimmon | Diospyros kaki |
| Peruvian Lily | Alstroemeria cultivars |
| Petunia | Petunia cultivars |
| Phlox | (perennial types) |
| Poppies | Papaver species & cultivars (all varieties) |
| Pomegranate | Punica granatum |
| Pride of Madeira | Echium fastuosum |
| Primulas | Primula malacoides, P x polyantha cultivars |
| Pussy Willow | Salix caprea |
Q
| Quince | Cydonia oblonga |
R
| Rangoon Creeper | Quisqualis indica |
| Rhododendrons | Rhododendrons (all cultivars) |
| Rock Roses | Cistis species & cultivars |
| Roses | Rosa species & cultivars (all varieties) |
| Rosemary | Rosmarinus officinalis |
| Raspberries,, Raspberries, Brambleberries, Dewberries | Rubus species & cultivars |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens |
S
| Crocus sativa | Saffron Crocus |
| Savories | Satureja hortensis & S. Montana |
| Shasta Daisy | Leucanthemum × superbum |
| Silver bush | Convolvulus cneorum |
| Snail Vine | Phaseolus vigna |
| Snapdragon | Antirrhinum majus |
| Snowdrops | Galanthus nivalis |
| Snowflakes | Leucojum species |
| Spider Lily | Hymenocallis species |
| Soldiers | Lachenalia species |
| Southernwood | Artemisia abrotanum |
| Stock | Matthiola incana |
| Storm Lily | Zephyranthes candida |
| Strawberries | Fragaria x ananassa |
| Sunflower | Helianthus annuus |
| Sweet Myrtle | Myrtus communis |
| Sweet Pepperbush | Clethra alnifolia |
| Sweet William | Dianthus barbatus |
T
| Tickseed | Coreopsis grandiflora |
| Thyme | Thymus |
V
| Veronicas | Hebe species & cultivars |
W
| Wallflower | Erysimum chieri |
| Watsonia | Watsonia cultivars |
| Windflower | Anemone coronaria |
| Wonga Wongo Vine | Pandorea jasminoides & P. pandorana |
Y
| Yarrow | Achillea millefolium |
