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
}}
