Template:Plant Infobox

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This template creates an infobox for documenting plants in your garden.

Usage

Most parameters are optional. Rows only appear if you fill them in.

{{Plant Infobox
| name = 
| common_names = 
| image = 
| image_caption = 
| species = 
| type = 
| location = 
| date_planted = 
| sunlight = 
| water_needs = 
| hardiness_zone = 
| notes = 
}}

Parameter Reference

Parameter	Description	Example
name	Common name of the plant (required)	Tomato, Rose Bush, Basil
common_names	Alternative common names	Tomate, Solanum, Garden Rose
image	Image filename or full file syntax	[[File:Tomato.jpg|250px]]
image_caption	Caption for the image	Mature plant in July
species	Scientific/botanical name	Solanum lycopersicum
type	Plant type	Annual vegetable, Perennial herb, Shrub
location	Where in your garden	Main Bed - South side, Front Patio
date_planted	When planted (or "Unknown")	2025-04-15
sunlight	Light requirements	Full sun (6+ hours), Partial shade
water_needs	Watering needs	Regular, Drought-tolerant
hardiness_zone	Cold hardiness	Zone 5-9, Annual (all zones)
notes	Care tips and observations	Heritage variety. Prune suckers regularly.

Examples

Simple vegetable	{{Plant Infobox | name = Tomato | common_names = Tomate, Love apple | image = [[File:Tomato.jpg|250px]] | image_caption = Mature plant bearing fruit | species = ''Solanum lycopersicum'' | type = Annual vegetable | location = Main Bed - South side | date_planted = 2025-04-15 | sunlight = Full sun (6+ hours) | water_needs = Regular, 1-2 inches per week | hardiness_zone = Annual (all zones) | notes = Heritage 'Brandywine' variety. Excellent flavor. Prune lower leaves for airflow. }}	Tomato Mature plant bearing fruit Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum Common Names Tomate, Love apple Plant Type Annual vegetable Location Main Bed - South side Planted 2025-04-15 Sunlight Full sun (6+ hours) Water Needs Regular, 1-2 inches per week Hardiness Zone Annual (all zones) Heritage 'Brandywine' variety. Excellent flavor. Prune lower leaves for airflow.
Perennial flower (unknown planting date)	{{Plant Infobox | name = Rose Bush | common_names = Peace Rose, Garden Rose | image = [[File:Rose.jpg|250px]] | image_caption = Pink blooms in summer | species = ''Rosa × damascena'' | type = Perennial shrub | location = Front Patio - South-facing wall | date_planted = Unknown | sunlight = Full sun (6+ hours) | water_needs = Regular, 1 inch per week | hardiness_zone = Zones 5-9 | notes = Established plant, at least 3 years old. Fragrance excellent in mornings. }}	Rose Bush Pink blooms in summer Scientific Name Rosa × damascena Common Names Peace Rose, Garden Rose Plant Type Perennial shrub Location Front Patio - South-facing wall Planted Unknown Sunlight Full sun (6+ hours) Water Needs Regular, 1 inch per week Hardiness Zone Zones 5-9 Established plant, at least 3 years old. Fragrance excellent in mornings.
Herb (minimal information)	{{Plant Infobox | name = Basil | species = ''Ocimum basilicum'' | type = Annual herb | location = Kitchen herb bed | notes = Italian variety for cooking }}	Basil Scientific Name Ocimum basilicum Plant Type Annual herb Location Kitchen herb bed Planted Unknown Italian variety for cooking

See Also

• Template:Plant Update – For logging plant progress over time
• Template:Infobox – Base infobox template (inherited styling)

Categories

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Infobox for plant cultivars and garden documentation

Template parameters[Edit template data]

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Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Plant Name	name	Common name of the plant	String	required
Image	image	Image filename (without File: prefix)	File	suggested
Image Caption	image_caption	Caption for the image	String	optional
Scientific Name	species	Botanical/scientific name	String	optional
Common Names	common_names	Other common names	String	optional
Plant Type	type	perennial, annual, herb, shrub, etc.	String	optional
Location	location	Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - North side)	String	optional
Planted Date	date_planted	Date planted or 'Unknown'	Date	optional
Sunlight	sunlight	Full sun, partial shade, etc.	String	optional
Water Needs	water_needs	Regular, drought-tolerant, etc.	String	optional
Hardiness Zone	hardiness_zone	USDA zone or climate info	String	optional
Care Notes	notes	Additional care information	String	optional