Ilex is the largest FREE online plant resource for Landscape Designers, Architects and related professionals.
It holds the details of over 4000 plant species suitable for planting in the UK. It also tells you which wholesale
nursery suppliers stock those plants, together with their contact details. The plant information is stored in a database
from which you can select any one or combination of the following
- Plant Supplier
- Plant Category (Shrub, Perennial etc)
- Plant size
- Position (Full sun, Partial Shade, Shade etc)
- Leaf type (Evergreen, Deciduous)
- Soil Moisture (Well drained etc)
- Soil pH
- Soil type (clay, chalk etc)
- Flowering month
- Scented
- Native to UK
- Suitable for coastal regions
So if you are looking for inspiration for a Landscape Design, looking for Landscape Contractors in your regions, or Suppliers of Landscaping Materials (stone, furniture, timber etc) ILEX is the site for you, and its completely FREE!
Read Andy Sturgeon's 2nd article on Perennial Plant Combinations
