Plants
Zephyranthes 'Big Dude'
Zephyranthes 'Big Dude' is a hybrid rain lily with 4-inch wide flowers featuring white petals and a faint pink blush. It blooms after summer rain and is low maintenance, thriving in sunny locations and winter-hardy in zone 7.
Hibiscus coccineus 'Swamp Angel'
Hibiscus coccineus 'Swamp Angel' is a striking plant with 8-foot tall green stems and marijuana-like foliage, featuring pure white, five-petaled flowers that bloom from summer through fall. It is a favorite of hummingbirds and thrives in moist soils, though it can tolerate drought.
Dionaea muscipula 'Green Wizard'
Dionaea muscipula 'Green Wizard' is a hardy Venus flytrap cultivar native to the Carolinas, known for its solid green traps with tiny nubs for teeth. This plant grows in boggy, open savannahs and can thrive outdoors in most of the USA. It requires full sun and distilled or purified water, with a temperature range of 20 to 80 degrees. 'Green Wizard' undergoes winter dormancy from October to February, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Vaccinium 'Northsky'
Vaccinium 'Northsky' is a very hardy, compact blueberry plant that tolerates temperatures as low as -40°F. It produces small, sky-blue berries with a mild wild blueberry flavor. This plant requires another blueberry for pollination and thrives in full sun and acidic soils.
Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn'
Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn' is a daylily with fragrant yellow flowers that bloom from midsummer through fall. It is cold and heat-tolerant, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, and is known for its edible flowers.
Dianthus 'Raspberry Swirl'
Dianthus 'Raspberry Swirl' is an evergreen plant with multicolored petals and curled stamen, blooming from late spring until summer. It attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and is great for rock gardens and erosion control.
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'
Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' is a Japanese maple with fire-red foliage that lasts all season. This upright tree grows 8 to 10 feet tall and 12 to 15 feet wide, making it wider than it is tall. It is heat and cold-hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9 and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil with consistent moisture. Its intense wine-red leaf color adds dramatic interest to landscapes.
Farfugium japonicum 'Britt Marie Crawford'
Farfugium japonicum 'Britt Marie Crawford' is a striking plant with bold yellow-orange flower spikes and dark chocolate-maroon foliage. The leaves have raspberry-colored undersides, adding to its visual appeal. It blooms from July to August and is pollinator-friendly, attracting bees and other beneficial insects. This plant grows up to 4 feet tall and wide, preferring part sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is also deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Agave montana 'Lime Flash'
Agave montana 'Lime Flash' is a succulent with glossy leaves displaying three shades of green. It forms 18-inch tall rosettes that are 2 feet wide and rarely offsets without prompting. This plant is well-suited for xeriscaping and thrives in sunny, dry conditions.
Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb'
Colocasia esculenta 'Rhubarb' is a striking plant discovered in Hawaii, known for its brilliant red stems and large green leaves. It grows up to 4 feet tall and adds a tropical touch to gardens with its bold foliage.
Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold'
Clematis fruticosa 'Mongolian Gold' is a shrubby plant with arching cinnamon stems and rubbery dark green foliage. It grows 18 inches tall and 4 feet wide, producing yellow, upside-down, bell-shaped flowers in late July. This plant is best suited for full sun and well-drained sites.
Manfreda 'Chocolate Chip'
Manfreda 'Chocolate Chip' is a succulent with dark green foliage adorned with chocolate brown spots. It is slow-growing and flowers annually with burgundy brown blooms. The plant can reach up to 8 feet with its bloom and is known for its large root system.
Cattleya dowiana var. aurea
Cattleya dowiana var. aurea is a medium-sized orchid known for its showy, vanilla-scented flowers. This epiphytic plant thrives in cool to warm conditions, making it a versatile addition to orchid collections. Its vibrant blooms and pleasant fragrance make it a standout choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Hibiscus mutabilis 'Flora Plena'
Hibiscus mutabilis 'Flora Plena' is a tall plant reaching up to 10 feet, known for its bold, fuzzy green leaves. It produces large, double rosy-pink flowers resembling camellias, which fade to light pink. The flowers bloom in late October and November, adding a striking presence to gardens.
Trillium recurvatum 'Missouri Form'
Trillium recurvatum 'Missouri Form' is a native plant ranging from the Great Lakes to Texas. It features 18-inch tall stems with three olive-green leaves mottled with liver-colored flecking. In late April, it produces a blunt red flower. This plant thrives in bogs and drier areas under large oaks, preferring slightly more moist soils.
Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'
Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is a fast-growing hybrid plant that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It features large, glossy green leaves and produces hundreds of striking liver-red flowers from mid-April to May. Despite its impressive floral display, this hybrid does not retain the fragrance typical of other Calycanthus species. It is suitable for both sun and light shade conditions, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Hosta 'Morning Light'
Hosta 'Morning Light' is a hosta with thicker leaves and wider margins, resulting from chromosome doubling. It features golden foliage with a dark-green margin and forms a 2-3 foot wide clump. This plant blooms with light lavender flowers in midsummer, adding color to shaded garden areas.
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star'
Magnolia stellata 'Royal Star' is a deciduous shrub or small tree celebrated for its fragrant white flowers that bloom in early spring. Each bloom features 25 to 30 long, strappy petals, and the plant is resistant to pests and diseases. It blooms later than other magnolias, reducing the risk of frost damage. This magnolia grows best in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9, preferring full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. With a medium growth rate, it can reach a mature height of 10 to 20 feet and a width of 10 to 15 feet. The 'Royal Star' has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society, highlighting its ornamental value.
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Marginatum'
Asplenium scolopendrium 'Marginatum', a European form of Hart's Tongue fern, is known for its narrow, glossy green leaves with heavily stitched edges. This plant forms a clump about 10 inches tall and 15 inches wide, thriving in moist soils with near-neutral pH. Its unique foliage and adaptability to shaded areas make it a popular choice for cottage gardens or as a groundcover. Its resilience and distinctive appearance make it a favorite among fern enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Aztec Treasure'
Hosta 'Aztec Treasure' is a hybrid perennial known for its bright golden clump of nearly rounded leaves. It grows to about 2 feet wide and 1 foot tall, with dark purple flowers appearing on 2-foot scapes in early summer. This hosta thrives in part sun to light shade and is a great choice for adding color to shaded garden areas. Its attractive foliage and flowers make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and shaded borders.
Caladium humboldtii
Caladium humboldtii is known for its vibrant, colorful heart-shaped leaves with patterns and shades of green, white, and pink. It thrives in warm, humid environments with indirect light, adding a tropical flair to gardens and indoor spaces. This plant requires regular watering and well-draining soil.
Echeveria 'Allegra'
Echeveria 'Allegra' is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in sunny areas. It requires ample light and well-draining soil, with minimal watering. This plant can withstand freezing temperatures below 40°F and benefits from periods of drought between waterings.
Zootrophion alvaroi
Zootrophion alvaroi is a small, intricate orchid species found in Central and South America. It grows epiphytically on trees or rocks, requiring specific care for temperature, humidity, and air circulation. This orchid is known for its delicate and detailed flowers, making it a unique addition to any orchid collection.
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Beauty'
Buxus microphylla 'Winter Beauty' is a very hardy evergreen with bright green summer foliage that turns coppery-warm in winter. It grows well in sun or part shade and is excellent for low hedges. This plant is deer resistant and attracts butterflies.
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'
Hosta 'Komodo Dragon' is a large hosta with heavily-rippled, dark green, pointed leaves that form a 7-foot wide clump. It produces light lavender flowers on 4-foot tall scapes in midsummer, making it a dramatic addition to shaded garden areas.
Sedum 'Starburst'
Sedum 'Starburst' is a white-flowered counterpart to Sedum Autumn Joy, serving as a lighter accent plant in gardens. This succulent is known for its ability to attract butterflies and its resilience in sunny, dry conditions. It is a versatile plant suitable for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo Squat'
This confirmed male plant has a round, squat shape with a high neck and a striped peristome. The pitchers open pink and candy-striped and darken over time, making it a visually striking species.