Plants
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn White'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pdn White' is a selection from Walters Gardens, known for its pure creamy white flowers. It is a hardy perennial that blooms in winter, providing nectar for pollinators.
Hippeastrum 'Black Pearl'
Hippeastrum 'Black Pearl' is known for its large burgundy-red blooms with a sheen and multiple buds per stem. These fast-growing bulbs prefer bright sunlight and are ideal for winter decor.
Agave parryi 'Jc's Shadow'
Agave parryi 'Jc's Shadow' is a compact succulent introduced in 2023. It features blue rosettes with a light green border and black terminal spines. The plant grows to about 1 foot tall and 2 feet wide, making it suitable for ground or container planting. It is drought-tolerant and adds a striking architectural element to gardens.
Liriope muscari 'Hawks Feather'
Liriope muscari 'Hawks Feather' is a low-maintenance plant with dark green leaves and bright yellow markings, most dramatic in late spring. It produces lilac purple flowers in late summer and thrives in shade, although it can tolerate sun with some yellowing of the foliage.
Scuticaria salesiana
Scuticaria salesiana is an orchid species found in the regions of southeastern Ecuador to Peru. This orchid is part of a diverse family known for its unique and varied forms.
Agave potatorum 'Ikari Raijin Nishiki'
Agave potatorum 'Ikari Raijin Nishiki' is a striking succulent with deeply-lobed blue leaves edged in creamy yellow and orange-red spines. This symmetrical plant forms a compact clump and is known for its rare occurrence of offsets. Its unique coloration and form make it a standout in any succulent collection.
Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush'
Hibiscus 'Cranberry Crush' is a perennial with brilliant red, almost scarlet flowers on 4-foot tall stalks. Blooming from midsummer through early fall, it thrives in moist soils and is fairly drought-tolerant, attracting bees as primary pollinators.
Amorphophallus tenuispadix
Amorphophallus tenuispadix is a fast-multiplying species from central Thailand, growing in organic pockets in limestone rocks. It features 15-inch tall petioles with glossy green foliage and short flower stalks with a white spathe.
Aloe 'Swordfish'
Aloe 'Swordfish' is a drought-tolerant succulent with blue-green leaves that develop violet hues in bright light. Its long, slender leaves have pink-red scalloped edges, and it produces red flowers. This hybrid is well-suited for sunny areas and is an original creation by Altman Plants.
Epimedium 'Spring Sunrise'
Epimedium 'Spring Sunrise' is an evergreen perennial introduced by Plant Delights/JLBG in 2024. It forms a clump up to 32 inches tall and 50 inches wide, with long green leaves mottled with purple. The plant features horizontally held, branched flower spikes with light yellow outer spurs and darker yellow inner spurs, peaking in early April and continuing into late May. It is suitable for cottage gardens and is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in part sun to light shade.
Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin'
Rosa 'Zephirine Drouhin' is a nearly thornless climbing rose with deep-pink, semi-double flowers and a classic Bourbon Rose fragrance. It blooms from May until frost and is disease-resistant, making it a popular choice for gardens in USDA zones 5-9.
Acorus gramineus 'Licorice'
Acorus gramineus 'Licorice' is an evergreen groundcover with narrow, grass-like foliage that emits a strong licorice fragrance when brushed or crushed. It is a durable plant suitable for moist areas, adding both visual and aromatic interest to gardens.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Yofloma'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Yofloma' is a compact shrub with golden yellow foliage and large mopheads of pure white flowers in summer. The foliage brightness fades during flowering, and the plant prefers morning sun and moist soil. It grows 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
Ligularia 'Pandora'
Ligularia 'Pandora' is a plant with dark purple, serrated fan-shaped leaves and yellow summer flowers with purple centers. It forms a mounded clump and is pollinator-friendly, preferring full to partial shade and moderate to wet soil.
Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick'
Echeveria agavoides 'Lipstick' is a succulent native to Mexico, featuring green leaves with red edges and red flowers with yellow tips in spring and summer. It grows up to 6 inches tall and prefers bright light without direct sunlight. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-draining soil and is ideal for sunny areas.
Salix caprea
Salix caprea, commonly known as Goat Willow, is a fast-growing plant that produces fuzzy catkins in late winter and early spring. It thrives in wet areas but can also tolerate drier sites and juglone from Black Walnut trees. This adaptable plant is easy to care for and can be used for screening, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Carpinus betulus 'Dwarf Monument'
Carpinus betulus 'Dwarf Monument' is a natural dwarf hornbeam with an upright pyramid form. Its lush-green summer foliage turns butter-yellow in fall, providing seasonal interest. This slow-growing tree takes a decade to reach 3-4 feet, making it ideal for small gardens or as a specimen plant. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Cristatum' is a European fern with shiny, evergreen leaves that form a tight rosette. The leaves end in a crested pattern, adding interest to shaded garden areas. It prefers moist, well-drained soil with a neutral pH.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Evanesce'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Evanesce' is a drought-tolerant plant that thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. It requires little watering and benefits from the addition of pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil, with drought periods between waterings.
Polystichum mayebarai
Polystichum mayebarai, known as the Korean Rock Fern, is the largest form of Polystichum tsus-simense. It forms a 15-inch tall evergreen clump with 2-foot long fronds, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Claytonia virginica 'Spencer'
Claytonia virginica 'Spencer' is a spring ephemeral wildflower native from Canada to Texas. It features two basal leaves resembling flat green toothpicks and clusters of tiny pale pink flowers in mid-March. Over a decade, it can form a 4-foot wide patch, adding early spring color to gardens.
Begonia tonkinensis
Begonia tonkinensis is a plant from the section Diploclinium, native to Vietnam. It is known for its unique foliage and adaptability to various growing conditions.
Helianthus simulans 'Matanzas Creek'
Helianthus simulans 'Matanzas Creek' is a native US plant with light lemon yellow flowers. It grows to 8 feet tall and spreads to form a 6-foot wide colony in 5 years. This plant blooms in mid-October and is a favorite among pollinators, adding height and color to gardens.
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado'
Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Eldorado' is an ornamental grass with striking gold central variegation. It forms upright clumps that are deer resistant, featuring narrow green leaves with a gold stripe. The plant produces vertical plumes that can reach up to 4 feet tall, making it an architecturally stunning addition to gardens.
Echinacea 'Mama Mia'
Echinacea 'Mama Mia' is a perennial plant with 26-inch tall spikes of salmon orange flowers that age to coral peach. Released in 2010, it is a good rebloomer and attracts hummingbirds. This plant is one of the best performers in trials and is suitable for cottage gardens.
Primulina 'Xuan's Party Dress'
This easy-to-grow houseplant is known for its lovely lavender blooms. It is related to African Violets, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Zephyranthes 'Krakatau'
Zephyranthes 'Krakatau' is a striking bulbous plant known for its bright reddish-orange flowers that transition to a peachy hue on the second day. It blooms from mid-July through summer, reaching about 10 inches in height with 2-inch wide flowers. This low-maintenance plant is winter-hardy in USDA zone 7 and warmer, thriving in sunny locations with average moisture. It responds to rain with a burst of blooms and can be easily grown from seed. The foliage can be trimmed back once it turns brown, and bulbs may need to be reset if they become crowded.