Scientific Name: a name composed of two parts, the genus and specific epithet, which together denote the plant species. The entire scientific name is italicized, with the first letter of the genus being capitalized. The specific epithet, however, is never capitalized. Other infraspecific-rank names may also appear on labels: subspecies (subsp.), varietas (var.), and forma (f.) are the most common.

Common Name: a name used by a general community to describe the plant species, which often varies between regions. For stylistic purposes, the common name is indicated on our labels in bold with capitalized letters, although common names are not normally capitalized.

Family: the taxonomic rank above genus. All members of a plant family are genetically related, having evolved from a common ancestor. The family is shown in the bottom, left-hand corner of the label. It’s helpful to know what family a plant belongs to because they can often “share” pest problems.

Native Range: the geographical area where the plant species can be naturally found. The range is found in the bottom, right-hand corner of the label and is indicated by the following abbreviations: