Template:Plant Infobox

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. }}	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. }} 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. }} Herb (minimal information) {{Plant Infobox | name = Basil | species = ''Ocimum basilicum'' | type = Annual herb | location = Kitchen herb bed | notes = Italian variety for cooking }} See Also Template:Plant Update – For logging plant progress over time Template:Infobox – Base infobox template (inherited styling) Categories Category:Pages using Plant Infobox (0) Template Data This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Plant Infobox in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Plant Infobox Infobox for documenting plants in a garden. All parameters are optional. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name name Common name of the plant String required Common Names common_names Alternative common names String optional Image image Image filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]]) File optional Image Caption image_caption Caption describing the image String optional Scientific Name species Botanical/scientific name String optional Type type Plant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb) String optional Location location Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio) String optional Planted Date date_planted Date planted or 'Unknown' Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlight Light requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade) String optional Water Needs water_needs Watering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant) String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zone Cold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual) String optional Care Notes notes Additional care information, variety details, or observations String optional
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. }}	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. }} 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. }} Herb (minimal information) {{Plant Infobox | name = Basil | species = ''Ocimum basilicum'' | type = Annual herb | location = Kitchen herb bed | notes = Italian variety for cooking }} See Also Template:Plant Update – For logging plant progress over time Template:Infobox – Base infobox template (inherited styling) Categories Category:Pages using Plant Infobox (0) Template Data This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Plant Infobox in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Plant Infobox Infobox for documenting plants in a garden. All parameters are optional. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name name Common name of the plant String required Common Names common_names Alternative common names String optional Image image Image filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]]) File optional Image Caption image_caption Caption describing the image String optional Scientific Name species Botanical/scientific name String optional Type type Plant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb) String optional Location location Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio) String optional Planted Date date_planted Date planted or 'Unknown' Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlight Light requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade) String optional Water Needs water_needs Watering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant) String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zone Cold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual) String optional Care Notes notes Additional care information, variety details, or observations String optional
Herb (minimal information)	{{Plant Infobox | name = Basil | species = ''Ocimum basilicum'' | type = Annual herb | location = Kitchen herb bed | notes = Italian variety for cooking }}	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. }} 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. }} Herb (minimal information) {{Plant Infobox | name = Basil | species = ''Ocimum basilicum'' | type = Annual herb | location = Kitchen herb bed | notes = Italian variety for cooking }} See Also Template:Plant Update – For logging plant progress over time Template:Infobox – Base infobox template (inherited styling) Categories Category:Pages using Plant Infobox (0) Template Data This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Plant Infobox in articles based on its TemplateData. TemplateData for Plant Infobox Infobox for documenting plants in a garden. All parameters are optional. Template parameters[Edit template data] This template prefers block formatting of parameters. Parameter Description Type Status Plant Name name Common name of the plant String required Common Names common_names Alternative common names String optional Image image Image filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]]) File optional Image Caption image_caption Caption describing the image String optional Scientific Name species Botanical/scientific name String optional Type type Plant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb) String optional Location location Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio) String optional Planted Date date_planted Date planted or 'Unknown' Default Unknown Date optional Sunlight sunlight Light requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade) String optional Water Needs water_needs Watering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant) String optional Hardiness Zone hardiness_zone Cold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual) String optional Care Notes notes Additional care information, variety details, or observations String optional

See Also

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

Categories

• Category:Pages using Plant Infobox (0)

Template Data

This is the TemplateData for this template used by TemplateWizard, VisualEditor and other tools. See a monthly parameter usage report for Template:Plant Infobox in articles based on its TemplateData.

TemplateData for Plant Infobox

Infobox for documenting plants in a garden. All parameters are optional.

Template parameters[Edit template data]

This template prefers block formatting of parameters.

Parameter		Description	Type	Status
Plant Name	name	Common name of the plant	String	required
Common Names	common_names	Alternative common names	String	optional
Image	image	Image filename or full file syntax (e.g. [[File:name.jpg|250px]])	File	optional
Image Caption	image_caption	Caption describing the image	String	optional
Scientific Name	species	Botanical/scientific name	String	optional
Type	type	Plant type (e.g. Annual vegetable, Perennial shrub, Herb)	String	optional
Location	location	Garden location (e.g. Main Bed - South side, Front Patio)	String	optional
Planted Date	date_planted	Date planted or 'Unknown' Default Unknown	Date	optional
Sunlight	sunlight	Light requirements (e.g. Full sun, Partial shade)	String	optional
Water Needs	water_needs	Watering requirements (e.g. Regular, Drought-tolerant)	String	optional
Hardiness Zone	hardiness_zone	Cold hardiness or climate zone (e.g. Zone 5-9, Annual)	String	optional
Care Notes	notes	Additional care information, variety details, or observations	String	optional