Plants
Utricularia longifolia
Utricularia longifolia is a large perennial carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its beautiful deep purple blooms and slender green leaves. It thrives in wet, humid conditions and is popular among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Hibiscus coccineus
Hibiscus coccineus, or Texas star, is a striking herbaceous perennial native to the Southeastern United States. It grows 6-8 feet tall and features bright scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant thrives in full sun with moist soil and is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.
Peperomia 'Raindrop'
Peperomia 'Raindrop' is a tropical plant native to South America, characterized by its thick, shiny leaves that store water. It thrives in bright, filtered light and high humidity, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor environments. This plant is pet-friendly and adds a lush, green presence to any space.
Begonia acetosa
Begonia acetosa is a rhizomatous species native to Brazil, known for its bright green leaves with a dark red underside. It grows well in indirect light and moderate humidity, preferring moist soil. This begonia is used to create new hybrids and has been cultivated in the United States since 1946.
Peperomia meridana
Peperomia meridana, also known as 'Pixie' or 'Green Valley', is a compact plant from Central America with stiff, dark green leaves and deep ridges. It is popular for terrariums and small pots, preferring shade to partial shade and dry soil between waterings.
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta'
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta' is a rare plant with elongated heart-shaped leaves featuring green and white marble variegation. It adds a unique touch to any plant collection.
Eryngium pandanifolium
Eryngium pandanifolium is an evergreen plant with sharply toothed, grey-green foliage resembling an oversized century plant. Its flower stalks reach 5 feet tall, topped with grey-green balls. Native to South America, it has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Dieffenbachia 'Camouflage'
Dieffenbachia 'Camouflage' is a cultivar known for its large, variegated leaves and upright, outwardly arching growth. It has a freely clumping habit, making it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk' is a unique hybrid plant known for its striking leaves with small bullae and bright green veins. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for terrariums or greenhouses.
Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'
A dwarf-sized evergreen shrub, this plant has creamy white flowers with a heavenly scent and glossy dark green leaves year-round. It blooms in late spring to early summer and is hardy in USDA Zones 7-10.
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade'
Prunus persica 'Pink Cascade' is a deciduous tree known for its bright pink double flowers that bloom in early spring. It features weeping branches and leaves that turn golden yellow or greenish in fall. This ornamental tree does not produce edible fruit and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. It grows up to 12-15 feet tall and wide, preferring well-draining, slightly acidic soil and full sun.
Crinum asiaticum
Crinum asiaticum is a bulb-forming perennial with large, showy, spider-like white flowers. Native to various tropical regions, it is known for its toxicity, with all parts being poisonous if ingested. This plant thrives in sunny, moist environments and is often used as a natural boundary plant.
Drosera darwinensis
Drosera darwinensis is a carnivorous plant native to the Northern Territory of Australia, known for its large circular traps that turn red under strong light. It prefers hot temperatures, high humidity, and a mix of peat and perlite, making it a unique addition to plant collections.
Vernonia arkansana
Vernonia arkansana is a perennial plant native to the south-central United States, reaching heights of 4-6 feet. It blooms with large clusters of pink-purple flowers from August to September, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. The plant is avoided by herbivorous mammals due to its bitter foliage.
Begonia 'Granada'
Begonia 'Granada' is a small, shrub-like hybrid with a bushy growth habit. It has oval-shaped leaves with a chocolate edge and silver blade, and light pink flowers, growing 12 to 15 inches tall.
Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis, commonly known as Zebra grass, is an ornamental grass with arching, striped green and white foliage. It forms a 4-foot wide mound and produces tan plumes in late summer, remaining attractive into early spring. This grass is native to eastern Asia and is popular for its graceful appearance and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings.
Arisaema heterophyllum
Arisaema heterophyllum is a perennial herb native to East Asia, featuring a green and purple-tinged pitcher with a long tongue-like spadix. It grows in forests and wetlands, preferring humus-rich, well-draining soil, and is used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Echinacea angustifolia
Echinacea angustifolia is a North American native perennial known for its pink or purple flowers with orange centers. It blooms from late spring to mid-summer and is drought-resistant. This plant attracts butterflies and is valued for its medicinal properties.
Syngonium chiapense 'Frosted Heart'
Syngonium chiapense 'Frosted Heart' is a vigorous climber with variegated leaves that can grow up to two feet long. The leaves have a shield-like shape and do not become deeply lobed. This plant prefers shade to partial sun and thrives in temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It requires the soil to dry between waterings.
Alcea rosea
Alcea rosea, commonly known as hollyhock, is an ornamental plant with flowers in a range of colors, including a rich purplish burgundy. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and is fairly drought-tolerant, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. The flowers are edible but bland.
Polystichum polyblepharum
Polystichum polyblepharum is a striking evergreen fern known for its dark, lacily-cut fronds that form a deer-resistant clump about 2 feet wide. This plant, native to Japan and South Korea, thrives in rich, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions but not waterlogged soils or full sun. Its unique name, meaning 'many eyelashes,' reflects the intricate texture of its fronds. It provides excellent textural contrast in woodland gardens and maintains its beauty throughout winter. Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, it is a reliable choice for shaded or dappled shade areas.
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus'
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus', also known as the bird's nest fern, is native to tropical Asia and East Africa. It features large, light green, often crinkled leaves and prefers partial shade with high humidity. The leaves can grow up to 5 feet long, making it a striking indoor plant.
Ferocactus flavovirens
Ferocactus flavovirens is a cactus native to Mexico, forming clusters up to 1 meter tall and more than 2 meters wide. It features light or gray-green shoots with needle-like spines and funnel-shaped yellow to yellowish-red flowers. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Glaucidium palmatum
Glaucidium palmatum is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial from Japan, prized for its large, pink, poppy-like flowers in early spring. It grows in cool, moist, sheltered positions and was named one of the top 200 plants by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black'
Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' is a fast-growing terrestrial plant from Brazil, recognized for its purple heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in moist soil and high humidity environments, making it suitable for terrariums or tropical-themed gardens. This plant is easy to propagate from stem breaks, allowing for quick expansion in suitable conditions. Ipomoea batatas 'Bright Eyes Black' adds a vibrant splash of color with its striking foliage, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to enhance their plant collections with unique and colorful species.
Buddleja davidii 'Miss Molly'
This deciduous shrub has large conical flowers and green to greenish-silver velvety leaves. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with its tiny red flowers on long conical spears that appear in July and rebloom until the first hard frost. It is non-invasive, drought-tolerant, disease-free, and deer-resistant, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and preferring full sun.
Tillandsia ionantha
Tillandsia ionantha, an air plant native to Central America and Mexico, is known for its striking spiky appearance and vibrant colors. This small plant, reaching 2-3 inches in height, features bright green leaves that turn red at the tips when blooming. It produces purple flowers and is easy to cultivate, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening. The plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires minimal care, making it versatile for various environments.
Crinum macowanii
Crinum macowanii is a striking bulbous plant native to Africa, known for its large, fragrant white flowers with dark pink stripes. It grows naturally in moist grasslands and along rivers, reaching up to 2 feet in height. This plant is valued for its traditional medicinal uses, though it is threatened by overharvesting. Its foliage forms rosettes of blue-green leaves, and it is adaptable to both moist and drought conditions. Crinum macowanii is a beautiful addition to gardens, attracting butterflies and adding a touch of exotic elegance.
Utricularia blanchetii
Utricularia blanchetii is a perennial bladderwort with small, narrow leaves and tiny bladder traps for catching small critters. It produces lilac-colored flowers with dark purple tops and bright yellow throats in spring and fall. This plant prefers sandy peat that is constantly moist and is ideal for terrariums and greenhouses.
Sarracenia 'Red Sumatra'
This nearly all-red pitcher plant is a naturally occurring hybrid of S. flava and S. leucophylla, known for its prolific nectar glands that attract many insects. The red traps darken to deep red by mid-summer, and a second crop of maroon pitchers appears in the fall. It produces showy orange-red flowers that bloom from April to May and requires full sun for its red coloration. The plant grows well in bog gardens, greenhouses, and indoors if provided dormancy.