The pinnacle of plant searches.
In the realm of plant searches, there’s the ordinary, and then there’s the extraordinary – the PlantMaster plant search transcends conventional tools with an expansive repertoire of over 500 searchable filters.
Seamlessly combine these five hundred filters to discover plants tailored to virtually any situation. The system is dynamic and open, allowing you to edit plant data to align with the specific requirements of your region.
Ultra-specific plant searches, tailored to your needs.
Refine your plant search with unprecedented precision. Whether you’re looking for a specific size, flower color, season of interest, or growth pattern – our plant search empowers you to find the perfect match for any unique requirements.
The database includes so many plant characteristics, the plant search is broken down into several sections:
Zone:
Look for plants based on their USDA Zones, Sunset Zones or Regional Natives.
Anatomy:
Sort through plants based on Plant Type, Height and Width, Flower Color and Season, Leaf Color and Characteristics, Habit, Fruit Season and Color, and more…
Culture:
Cover the basics with Sun, Water, Soil Requirements. Go beyond and craft searches based on Growth Rate and Tolerances.
Design:
Search for plants based on their style. Look for Mediterranean or Cottage style plants. Or search for plants based on Season or Month of Interest, the plant Textures, or what wildlife the plant Attracts.
View multiple images for a realistic glimpse.
A picture is worth a thousand words, and we take that to heart. Our plant search provides not just one, but multiple high-quality images of each plant. Get a real sense of its beauty, form, and texture before making any decisions.
Click on the thumbnail and see the complete plant record; including lots of high quality pictures and full plant details.
Search by name, any name.
Searching by plant name doesn’t just stop at common names. Type in part of a plant name, and our database will scour through common names, botanical names, and even older names that might have faded into obscurity.
Try typing the first 3 letters and see what comes up!
Introducing Palettes – your personalized plant lists.
Ever wished you could easily organize and revisit your favorite plants? With our Palettes feature, you can create curated lists of your preferred plants. No more sifting through the entire database – run quick searches and explore only the plants you’ve handpicked for your personal collection.
Make a palette of your favorite trees, or your favorite plants for kitchen gardens, or a palette of your favorite Hostas – you get the idea!
Easily add plants to your projects.
Once you find the right plants, you can quickly add them to your projects. Simply click on the “Add” button on the top right of every plant image to add it to your project. Or click it again to remove it from the project – it’s that easy!
Ready to start searching?
“Just a quick note to tell you that I continue to be amazed by PlantMaster. I’m usually in a hurry when I use it, wrapping up the files to pass along to a client, so I knew there were lots of features I wasn’t using, but today, stumped on some fresh ideas for plants that bloom orange, I logged in and OH. MY. GOSH!!!
There they all are, by zone, size, bloom color, etc… How did I not use this before now–silly me. Wow, just wow! This is exactly what I need. The program is fabulous!
Kelly Marshall | Kelly Marshall Garden Design
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have my plants?
We’ve worked really hard to include the RIGHT plants. We don’t claim to have every plant, but chances are we have most of the plants you use in your projects. Please take a look at the plant search to see for yourself. (But note that you won’t have access to all the filters and tools until you login to an account. Try typing in the first 3-5 letters of the plant name instead of the full name.)
If you really can’t find your plants, don’t give up on us yet! Send us your plant list! (Seriously, send us a sample plant list) We’ll take a look and work out a plan to add the plants you need.
Can I filter by Zone?
YES! You can filter by Zone. We include USDA and Sunset Zones, plus we have a whole library of natives for every Region.
How do the filters work?
The filters are a series of accordions. There are so many options, they didn’t fit on the page unless we combined them into categories. To use the filters, click on the major sections (Palettes, Zones, Anatomy, Culture, Design) to see all the options within. Then click on any of the plant characteristics to make your selections. Please note that each section will close when you open another section (again to make sure there is enough space :))
If you are having any trouble getting the hang of it – please give us a call or send us an email. We can walk you through it!
Can I customize my searches?
Great question! Yes, you can customize your searches in a variety of ways. You can use the name search and filters together. For example, if you want to find an Echinacea with yellow flowers, you can type “Echinacea” to pull up all Echinacea in the database, then use the filters and select “Yellow Flowers” to pull up just the yellow flowering Echinacea.
And not to overly complicate, but you can even group plants together in quick lists (we call them Palettes) so your searches go even quicker!
Can I search by Common Name?
Yes. When you type a plant name, the database will search both Botanical and Common Names. So you can type any part of the Botanical Name or any part of the Common Name and you’ll be able to see ALL results that include those letters. We even include synonymous names or older names to make sure you can always find your plants!
What are Palettes and how do I use them?
Think of palettes as quick lists. You can save plants that you love or plants that solve specific problems (Ex: Grasses for erosion control) into groups. These groups become filters you can use to make searches even faster! So the next time you’re working on a hillside project, click on the Palettes filter for Erosion Control Grasses and view the grasses you’ve previously selected.
There is a lot to learn about palettes, so if you’re confused, don’t worry – we have a whole page dedicated to Palettes where you can learn how they work and how to use them! Learn more about Palettes.