Plants
Achillea tomentosa 'King Edward'
Achillea tomentosa 'King Edward' is a low-growing perennial with flat, fuzzy grey leaves and prostrate stems. It forms a dense mat up to 12 inches wide and produces bright yellow flowers in early spring. This plant requires good drainage and lots of sun, making it perfect for rock gardens.
Agave geminiflora 'Leaping Lizards'
Agave geminiflora 'Leaping Lizards' is a variegated mutation with narrow, flexible green leaves bordered in creamy yellow. It forms a 20-inch tall by 3-foot wide rosette and prefers more water during the growing season, making it a striking addition to xeriscapes.
Adonis 'Chichibu Beni'
Adonis 'Chichibu Beni' is a hybrid with semi-double cinnamon-orange flowers appearing in late January. It features dark stems and fern-like foliage, thriving in moist organic soils.
Eucomis 'Can Can'
Eucomis 'Can Can' is a hybrid with flushed purple leaves and a green leaf rosette. It features 28-inch tall purple spikes of lavender-pink buds and white flowers, followed by purple seed pods. This plant thrives in sunny environments.
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate'
Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate' is a semi-evergreen groundcover known for its small purple foliage and ability to form a 3-foot wide mat in one season. It produces hundreds of golden bell-shaped flowers in late spring, making it a vibrant addition to gardens. This plant is particularly useful for covering difficult, nearly vertical slopes and is also suitable for hanging baskets or color bowls.
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii ssp. cardenasianum
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii ssp. cardenasianum is a small cactus native to Argentina, growing 3 to 4 centimeters in height. It produces white and rose flowers in late spring and requires well-drained soil. This plant is frost tolerant if kept dry and prefers indirect sunlight, making it a low-maintenance choice for cactus enthusiasts. Its unique form and resilience to harsh conditions make it a fascinating addition to collections.
Carex oshimensis 'Everlite'
Carex oshimensis 'Everlite' is an evergreen, clumping Japanese sedge with narrow green leaves featuring a central white stripe. This dwarf plant forms a dense mound about 10 inches tall and 1 foot wide, making it ideal for shade gardens. It is recognized for its ornamental value, having won a Silver Medal at the 2016 Plantarium Show in Holland. The plant is deer and drought resistant, and it attracts butterflies, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Pulmonaria 'Silver Shimmers'
Pulmonaria 'Silver Shimmers' is an evergreen perennial with striking silver leaves and cobalt blue flowers in early spring. It thrives in bright shady locations and is resistant to rabbits and deer.
Phytolacca americana 'Silberstein'
Phytolacca americana 'Silberstein' is a 5-foot tall garden specimen with thick red stalks and large oval leaves frosted with creamy white speckles. It features bright red stems and purple fruit in late summer, adding a striking visual element to gardens.
Disporum longistylum 'Winter Sun'
Disporum longistylum 'Winter Sun' is a variegated selection of Disporum longistylum, featuring leaves that emerge dark green and change to chartreuse with a dark green border. This plant grows 18 inches tall with lanky stems and produces small white flowers in early spring. Disporum longistylum 'Winter Sun' is suitable for shade gardens, where its unique foliage and early blooms can be appreciated. It thrives in part sun to light shade and is adaptable to various soil conditions.
Asclepias curassavica
Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as tropical milkweed, is an annual plant in most zones but perennial in zones 9-11. It grows 3 feet tall and wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This plant is a vital nectar source and host for Monarch butterflies, thriving in various soil conditions.
Cattleya tenebrosa
Cattleya tenebrosa is an orchid species native to Brazil, renowned for its dark, purple-black flowers with a velvety appearance. These striking blooms contrast beautifully with the plant's green foliage, making it a standout in any orchid collection.
Rosa 'Meiradena'
Rosa 'Meiradena' is a vibrant white rose perfect for containers, with a rounded, compact growth habit. It blooms multiple times throughout the year, even during a spring frost, and has strong disease resistance.
Musa 'Nono'
Musa 'Nono' is a pink variegated banana plant known for its edible fruit and ease of growth compared to other variegated varieties. As a lowland tropical plant, it thrives in warm, humid environments, making it a unique and practical addition to tropical gardens.
Geranium cantabrigiense 'St Ola'
Geranium cantabrigiense 'St Ola' is a hybrid plant with thick, bold foliage and pure white flowers that age to russety pink. It has a ground-hugging effect and thrives under dappled shade. This plant's foliage may remain evergreen in mild winters, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Anthurium reflexinervium
Anthurium reflexinervium is a rainforest plant from Ecuador, prized for its large, heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and prominent veins. It requires bright, indirect light, moderate watering, and high humidity, making it a popular ornamental plant.
Sarracenia purpurea 'Jersey Girl'
Sarracenia purpurea 'Jersey Girl' is a carnivorous plant with brilliant red lax pitchers and chartreuse veining near the tips. It produces cherry red, umbrella-like flowers in spring and requires full sun and good soil moisture to thrive.
Sarracenia 'Reptilian Rose'
Sarracenia 'Reptilian Rose' is a complex hybrid pitcher plant with tall, colorful pitchers ranging from yellow to deep rosy red. It emits a sweet, rosy scent and requires full sun and constant moisture. This plant undergoes winter dormancy, during which its pitchers turn brown.
Heuchera 'Prince'
Heuchera 'Prince' is known for its ruffled dark purple leaves and airy spikes of ivory white flowers that bloom in late spring. This plant forms a 15-inch wide clump and requires good drainage, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights'
Hosta 'Hollywood Lights' is a tetraploid mutation of Hosta 'On Stage', forming a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide clump. It features dome-like, dark green leaves with a bright yellow center and produces light lavender flowers in mid-July.
Euphorbia alluaudii ssp. alluaudii
Euphorbia alluaudii, also known as the Stick Plant, is a drought-tolerant succulent native to Madagascar. It features narrow, cylindrical, spineless branches and can grow as a small tree or shrub reaching 4 to 6 feet in height. This plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it ideal for sunny, dry areas. It is winter-dormant and produces small reddish or purplish flowers in the summer. Euphorbia alluaudii is cold tolerant down to 19.4°F and is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 9a to 11b. It grows quickly and can be propagated through cuttings. The plant requires minimal watering, with drought periods between waterings, and should be kept almost dry during winter dormancy.