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Updated with a slightly new look, plants and more.

••• Plants that Can for those who think they Can't! •••

Gardening is not brain surgery or rocket science - and if I have learned one thing, it is that gardening should never be taken seriously. So have fun. There are no rules.

You may search all plants or use the filter to search for annuals, perennials, those grown in sun or shade, or those grown for foliage or flowers. Scroll through any plant for useful information, or swipe through hundreds of photos. Add plants to your list of favorites, and email some of these to your friends or spouse so they will buy you the plant you actually lust for.

For even more excitement, I have included videos where not only do I make a fool of myself, but I may even teach you a few hints. Have fun!

••• About the Author •••

World renowned plantsman lecturer and author. He has traveled to gardens throughout Europe, South Africa, New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Canada, the Channel Islands, and South America. He has appeared in International Horticulture conferences in Portugal, Toronto, and Norway, chatted with Martha on the Martha Stewart Show, and consulted with growers and nurseries around the globe. He has earned Professor Emeritus status within the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. He has published 13 books and hundreds of trade journal articles for the horticulture industry, produced dozens of videos about plants for the gardener, and is the author of an online course for the public.

Native of Montreal, Canada, Dr. Armitage plays a mean guitar and enjoys hiking, skiing, and his weekly brutal games of squash and tennis. He loves his wife, kids, and grandkids.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Allan Armitage
Rating:
3.50
(33)
Version:
4.2.3 Last updated: 2025-01-19
Version code:
865083283
Creation date:
2013-03-21
Compatible devices:
Size:
62.72MB
Price:
4.99
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Allan Armitage
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/armitages-great-garden-plants/id621169534
Website:
https://www.allanarmitage.net/

User Reviews

Reviews praise the app for authoritative plant information, photos, and practical guidance, but many report stability crashes, limited plant coverage, accessibility problems, broken links, and content loss after updates. Overall, it’s valuable when it works, yet reliability and breadth of content are major concerns.
Pros
  • Helpful reference with photos and Dr. Armitage’s expert commentary
  • Useful for planning and shopping (deer/pollinator info, IPM, locating garden centers)
  • Authoritative, depthful content suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners
  • Regular updates with new information and features (IPM, pollinators, etc.)
  • Well-organized plant information (grouping by shade/sun, etc.) and easy-to-use interface
Cons
  • Frequent crashes or the app won’t open across devices
  • Limited plant variety and incomplete coverage (few species, missing common plants)
  • Accessibility and UI issues in dark mode (text not visible on dark backgrounds)
  • Broken support and broken links / developer site not loading
  • Content loss or disappearance after updates and OS changes
Recent reviews
This app was recommended by a garden blogger, but I’m very disappointed in the amount of variety of plants found in the app. When I search for daisies for example, 2 varieties is all that appear! And Shasta daisies (one of the most commonly known) are not one of them. I looked at app for 10 minutes and requested a refund but it’s “not eligible “ for one. Don’t do it- Google is a better resource in my opinion.
by St*****, 2026-01-23

App no longer opens. Cannot access content that was paid for.
by Ba*****, 2025-02-13

This is a very helpful app. I enjoy the many photos of different cultivars, Dr. A’s thoughts on the plants and the links to related videos. With this app, I am rarely caught off guard at the nursery when shopping for plants. It’s like having a textbook in my pocket.
by Su*****, 2024-12-15
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