Plants
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum'
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' is an evergreen groundcover known for its striking green leaves edged in white. This low-growing perennial forms a non-weedy mat and is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny locations. It rarely flowers, but when it does, it produces small yellow blooms. The plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It can withstand temperatures as low as 40°F, but prefers ample light to maintain its vibrant foliage. This sedum is versatile in reproduction and can adapt to various garden settings, including rock gardens and living walls.
Solanum lycopersicum 'Artisan Bumble Bee Blend'
Solanum lycopersicum 'Artisan Bumble Bee Blend' is a blend of Pink, Purple, and Sunrise Bumble Bee tomatoes, known for their striped appearance and juicy texture. These tomatoes are suitable for salads and produce big yields throughout the season, requiring support due to their size. They are also crack resistant, making them a reliable choice for gardeners.
Lupinus texensis
Lupinus texensis, the state flower of Texas, is an annual plant that thrives in naturalized wildflower areas. Known for its tall plumes of blue flowers, it attracts bees and butterflies, adding life to gardens. This plant self-sows readily and grows best in moist conditions, with seedlings emerging in the fall. Its seeds have a hard coat and can be scarified to improve germination.
Kalanchoe sexangularis
Kalanchoe sexangularis is a succulent perennial with reddish shoots and green to deep ruby-red leaves. It blooms in winter with yellow flowers and is common in southern Africa, thriving in rocky, shaded areas.
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Little Princess'
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Little Princess' is a charming plant known for its air-purifying qualities. Its leaves curl up at night and unfurl in the morning, adding a dynamic element to its appearance. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires a moist, high-humidity environment.
Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata, commonly known as spearmint, is a fragrant herb that enhances iced tea and mixed drinks and adds flavor to savory dishes. Its tiny flowers are attractive to bees, making it a beneficial plant for pollinators.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Duke' is a self-pollinating blueberry bush known for its high yields of large berries. It has low chilling requirements and is tolerant of drought and root rot. The plant is resistant to several diseases, including powdery mildew and fruit rot. It features semi-evergreen foliage with glossy, dark green leaves and small pink flowers in late spring. Minimal pruning is required, and it grows well in various soil types, making it a versatile choice for home gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Hokaido'
Hydrangea serrata 'Hokaido' is a lacecap hydrangea with pale, slightly rough leaves. Its blooms start as pale pink or purple and age to a deep red, providing a striking display in gardens.
Peperomia 'Obtipan'
Peperomia 'Obtipan' is a small, easy-care houseplant with a diverse appearance, featuring various leaf shapes and colors. Its compact size and low maintenance make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Thermopsis lanceolata
Thermopsis lanceolata, native to Russia, is an early-season flowering perennial with bright yellow, baptisia-like flowers. It grows in 3-foot tall clumps with peanut-like leaves and thrives in sunny locations.
Buddleja 'Lil' Lavender'
This plant has light purple flowers and attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees. It is ideal for containers and smaller gardens, maturing to 2-3 feet high and wide. It is easy-care, prune-free, and water-wise once established, blooming in summer and continuing into fall. It grows best in full sun to part shade.
Goeppertia veitchiana
Goeppertia veitchiana, also known as 'Medallion Calathea', is a houseplant with large, show-stopping foliage featuring dark green and bright pink patterns. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light and high humidity, requiring well-draining soil and distilled water to avoid leaf distress.
Hibiscus lasiocarpos
Hibiscus lasiocarpos, or hairy-fruited hibiscus, is a large, bushy perennial herb native to the southeastern United States and parts of Mexico. It features heart-shaped leaves and bright white petals with red bases. The plant produces a capsule fruit containing spherical seeds, adding interest to its appearance.
Euphorbia susannae
Euphorbia susannae is a small clustering succulent with chubby stems and rows of tubercles. It produces yellow flowers from round seed capsules, blooming in fall or spring. This plant grows up to 4 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter, thriving in full indirect sunlight and requiring regular watering to prevent root rot.
Opuntia santa-rita
Opuntia santa-rita, commonly known as the Santa Rita prickly pear, is a bushy succulent shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It features striking reddish or violet-purple pads and bright yellow flowers that bloom from April through August. This frost-hardy plant can grow up to 6-8 feet tall and 3 meters wide, thriving in full sun or partial shade. It requires regular watering in summer and dry conditions in winter, making it suitable for USDA zones 6-10.
Begonia 'Benigo Pink'
Begonia 'Benigo Pink' is a type of angel wing begonia known for its brilliant pink polka dots on the leaves. It thrives in moderate to high humidity and requires moderate to bright light. This begonia is a striking plant that adds a splash of color to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert' is a shy bloomer with large blue flowers in acidic soil. These flowers are suitable for cutting and drying, making them a versatile addition to gardens. This plant thrives in USDA zone 6.
Cleyera japonica 'Bigfoot'
Cleyera japonica 'Bigfoot' is the largest of its kind, reaching heights of 15 to 20 feet and widths of 5 to 6 feet. Its new foliage emerges bronze-green, maturing to a glossy dark green, with a bronze-red tint in autumn. This shrub is adaptable to pruning and thrives in part shade to full sun, preferring slightly acidic soil.
Stapelia grandiflora
Stapelia grandiflora, native to South Africa, is a variable species known for its velvety flowers that emit an odor to attract flies for pollination. This drought-tolerant plant requires ample light and porous, well-draining soil. It thrives in sunny areas and needs little watering, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping.
Alocasia 'Triangularis'
Alocasia 'Triangularis' is a fast-growing houseplant with tall, skinny stems and crinkled, cupped leaves. It requires high humidity to thrive, making it suitable for indoor environments with controlled moisture levels. This plant's unique foliage and growth habit make it an interesting addition to plant collections, providing a tropical touch to indoor spaces.
Euphorbia ledienii
Euphorbia ledienii is a succulent shrub native to South Africa, resembling a cactus. It can grow up to 6.5 feet tall and requires full sun and well-draining soil.
Cryptocoryne willisii
Cryptocoryne willisii is an ideal aquarium plant with slender, bright green leaves and brown stems, resembling tall reeds of thick grass. It is easy to care for, with low to medium light requirements, and can be grown emersed or submerged. This plant is perfect for foreground or midground placement in aquariums.
Galanthus nivalis
Galanthus nivalis, commonly known as snowdrop, is a perennial plant native to Europe and naturalized in parts of North America. It blooms early in spring with white bell-shaped flowers tipped in green. This plant is known for forming carpets of white in woodland gardens and is tolerant of both acidic and alkaline soils.
Gardenia 'Bush'
Gardenia 'Bush' is an evergreen shrub known for its beautiful foliage and intoxicating fragrance, featuring large, double white blooms. It requires partial sunlight, well-drained acidic soil, and consistent moisture, with pruning after flowering.
Dieffenbachia 'Reflector'
Dieffenbachia 'Reflector' is a tropical indoor plant with deep green leaves adorned with lime green and yellow spots. It features a whitish-green central leaf vein and is ideal for low light areas. Known for its decorative foliage, this plant is easy to grow and maintain.
Begonia erythrophylla
Begonia erythrophylla, one of the oldest hybrids still in cultivation, features smooth, round olive-colored leaves with a reddish underside. It thrives in bright, indirect light to part shade and requires drying between waterings. This heirloom plant, hybridized in Germany in 1845, is known for its trailing rhizome and adaptability to a range of temperatures.
Yucca gloriosa
Yucca gloriosa is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, known for its striking white, bell-shaped flowers. It forms a multi-headed clump reaching up to 8 feet tall, with rigid, glaucous green leaves. This plant is highly tolerant of drought and cold, surviving temperatures as low as -4°F. It thrives in sandy soils along coastal areas and is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its low water requirements. The sharp leaf points can cause skin irritation, so caution is advised when handling.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Gertrude Glahn'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Gertrude Glahn' is a striking plant with blooms that display deep pink, purple, and blue hues. Known for its strong stems and firm flower heads, this hydrangea was bred in Germany in 1923. It is a beautiful addition to gardens in zone 6, offering vibrant color and robust growth.
Utricularia reniformis
Utricularia reniformis is a large carnivorous plant native to Brazil, known for its lavender blooms and unique bladderwort family characteristics. It can grow as a terrestrial plant in wet grasslands or as an epiphyte, requiring bright light and a well-draining mix. This plant is fascinating for its carnivorous nature and adaptability to different growing conditions.