Plants in family solanaceae
Calibrachoa 'Tequila Sunrise'
Calibrachoa 'Tequila Sunrise' is a vibrant plant with semi-upright growth and striking orange blooms accented by red and yellow splashes. It flowers from spring until the first frost and is more heat resistant than many other Calibrachoas. The self-cleaning flowers attract hummingbirds, and the plant requires full sun for optimal blooming. To prevent root rot, allow the soil to dry before watering.
Capsicum chinense 'Scorpion'
Capsicum chinense 'Scorpion' is renowned as the second hottest pepper in the world, with a Scoville Heat Unit rating of 1,400,000. Its bumpy, bright red flesh turns chocolate brown when ripe, and it requires warm temperatures and at least six hours of direct sunlight to thrive.
Calibrachoa 'Minifamous Pink'
Calibrachoa 'Minifamous Pink' is a resilient plant known for its bright rosy-pink flowers that bloom from summer to fall. It forms a wide clump over time and demonstrates excellent drought tolerance. This plant pauses blooming during the hottest summer months but performs well in winter hardiness trials, making it a reliable choice for various garden settings.
Solanum laxum
Solanum laxum is a highly attractive, rambling vining plant with star-shaped flowers and yellow centers. It is semi-evergreen in warm regions and can reach 20-25 feet in length. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and has low water usage once established.
Brugmansia 'Sunset'
Brugmansia 'Sunset' is a deer-resistant shrub suitable for zones 9 south, and a great container plant for zones north of zone 7. It is a large perennial growing up to 5 feet tall, with large tobacco-like leaves edged in white. The plant produces fragrant, creamy white flowers that age to light peach in late summer.
Calibrachoa 'White Superbells'
Calibrachoa 'White Superbells' is an annual hybrid known for its white flowers that bloom from spring until the first frost. It requires full sun and is popular for hanging baskets due to its self-cleaning and heat-resistant nature. This plant is perennial in zones 7 and warmer, attracting hummingbirds.
Calibrachoa 'Uscal91001'
Calibrachoa 'Uscal91001' is a fast-growing plant known for its vivid orange flowers. It is a re-bloomer that does not require dead-heading, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its bright blooms add a splash of color to any garden or container.
Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Big Beef' is a beefmaster type tomato known for its high yields and rich, old-fashioned flavor. This indeterminate variety produces colossal fruits and is disease resistant, making it a reliable choice for home gardeners. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. 'Big Beef' is ideal for those seeking a classic tomato taste with modern resilience.
Calibrachoa 'Cherry Blossom'
Calibrachoa 'Cherry Blossom' is a vigorous plant that produces hundreds of vividly colored red flowers throughout the season. It attracts birds and hummingbirds and does not require deadheading, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum'
Verbascum 'Sugar Plum' is a perennial known for its plum-colored bloom spikes that rebloom in summer. It is pollinator-friendly, deer and drought tolerant, and reaches a height of 15 inches. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it a resilient addition to gardens.
Brugmansia 'Snowbank'
Brugmansia 'Snowbank' is a tetraploid version of Brugmansia 'Sunset', featuring tricolor variegated leaves and huge, fragrant flowers. It blooms in midsummer and late summer, with flowers opening creamy white and finishing with a light peach blush. This plant is deer-resistant and can be grown in containers.
Brugmansia 'Double White'
Brugmansia 'Double White' is a hybrid angel's trumpet that can grow up to 8 feet tall, producing up to 100 large, double white flowers with a sweet fragrance in the evening. This deer-resistant perennial prefers well-drained soil and can be grown in containers, attracting hummingbirds and hawkmoths.
Petunia 'Supertunia Citrus'
Petunia 'Supertunia Citrus' is a vibrant plant with dark yellow centers and light yellow edging, blooming all summer long. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is heat and drought tolerant. This petunia is perennial in zones 9-11 and annual in zones 3-8, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Capsicum chinense 'Ghost'
Capsicum chinense 'Ghost', also known as the Indian Bhut Jolokia Pepper, is famous for its extreme heat, measuring 1,000,000 Scoville Heat Units. The peppers start green and turn red or chocolate brown when ripe, and are used in hot sauces and savory recipes. This plant requires warm temperatures and direct sunlight for optimal growth.
Verbascum 'Plum Smokey'
Verbascum 'Plum Smokey' is a compact, low-growing plant with dusky plum blooms on long flower spikes. It attracts pollinators and is both drought and deer resistant. This plant thrives in rocky, poor soil as long as it is well-drained and can tolerate both cold and heat. Deadheading is recommended to encourage reblooming.
Brugmansia 'Cherub'
Brugmansia 'Cherub' is a low-maintenance perennial with salmon-pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that are fragrant in the afternoon and evening. It grows up to 7 feet tall and is pollinated by hummingbirds and hawkmoths.
Fabiana imbricata 'Violacea'
Fabiana imbricata 'Violacea' is a member of the Solanaceae family, featuring light purple cup-like flowers in late summer. It forms a 2-foot wide by 18-inch tall mound and prefers good drainage, making it ideal for rock gardens.