Plants
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Torulosa' is a slow-growing hinoki cypress with contorted dark green branches and fan-shaped mutations. It can reach 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide in 10 years, making it a unique addition to any garden.
Amarcrinum 'Born Free'
Amarcrinum 'Born Free' is a hybrid of Amaryllis belladonna and Crinum, originating in Fresno, California. It features 20-inch tall spikes of flowers that open pale pink and change to pure white, blooming from late summer to fall.
Allium sativum 'Montana Zemo'
Allium sativum 'Montana Zemo' is a porcelain type garlic known for its large, dense white bulbs containing 4-7 large cloves each. It offers a buttery, nutty, rich flavor when cooked and was developed in Northwestern Montana. This garlic variety can be stored for up to 6 months, making it a practical choice for culinary use.
Heuchera 'Lace Ruffles'
Heuchera 'Lace Ruffles' is a perennial plant with green ruffled edges and green veins against silver foliage. It serves as a great accent plant in woodland gardens, attracting butterflies and adding texture with its distinctive leaves. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Asarum hexalobum
Asarum hexalobum is a Japanese species known for its vigorous clump-forming habit and dark green rounded leaves with silver patterns. Although its flowers are insignificant, the plant's foliage provides a striking ground cover in shaded garden areas.
Pleurothallis scurrula
Pleurothallis scurrula is a species of orchid known for its diverse and intricate flowers. Native to Central and South America, this plant is appreciated for its unique floral structures. It thrives in humid environments and is a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts for its exotic appearance.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Tamanogempei'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Tamanogempei' is a deer-resistant, deciduous plant with purple-tinted foliage in spring. It produces purple-and-white bicolor flowers that rise to 16 inches tall, making it a striking addition to shaded areas.
Pyrrosia lingua 'Tachiba Koryu'
Pyrrosia lingua 'Tachiba Koryu' is a Japanese selection of the Asian native tongue fern, known for its narrow, thick, leathery leaves that are ruffled and held vertically. It can grow as an epiphyte on rocks and trees in milder climates, forming nice colonies in well-drained sites. This fern adds texture and interest to gardens, particularly in shaded areas.
Ruellia 'Humility'
Ruellia 'Humility' is a perennial related to Ruellia humilis, known for its larger flowers and smooth leaves. It forms a clump about 16 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with rich lavender flowers blooming from mid-June through late summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Celastrus scandens
Celastrus scandens, commonly known as American bittersweet, is a fast-growing twining vine with colorful fall foliage. It produces clusters of green-tinted blossoms in spring, followed by orange-yellow capsules with scarlet seeds in summer. This vine is known for attracting wildlife and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Aesculus flava
Aesculus flava, known for its upright yellow blooms in spring, is an excellent shade tree with dark green, pleated compound leaves that turn bright orange in fall. It is urban tolerant and resists leaf scorch.
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum'
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Nanum' is a tiny plant with fairy wing-like flowers that bloom in early spring. It features clusters of white bell-shaped flowers and leaves with a purple band around the edge. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and grows to a height of 3 to 5 inches.
Hosta 'Pineapple Poll'
Hosta 'Pineapple Poll' is a tough perennial with a mound of green rippled foliage and lavender flowers in summer. This hosta is well-suited for shaded areas and is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a versatile plant for various garden settings, including cottage gardens and rain gardens.
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen'
Hosta 'Warwick Sheen' is a fast-growing small hosta with shiny dark green leaves bordered in gold that turn creamy white. It forms a 2-foot wide clump and is topped with lavender flowers in summer, making it a charming addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Teaspoon'
Hosta 'Teaspoon' is a small plant with deeply-cupped, green leaves forming an 18-inch wide clump. It produces 20-inch scapes of lavender flowers in midsummer, attracting hummingbirds. This plant is ideal for shaded gardens and adds texture and color to the landscape.
Rosa 'New Dawn'
Rosa 'New Dawn' is a vigorous climbing rose known for its resilience and disease resistance. It features 3-inch double pink flowers with a sweet fragrance, blooming from spring through summer. This rose can grow between 8 to 12 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It attracts butterflies and was inducted into the World Federation of Rose Society Hall of Fame in 1997. 'New Dawn' prefers full sun and well-drained soil, requiring moderate moisture and early spring pruning. It is a sport of the Rose Dr. W. Van Fleet and was introduced in 1930.
Philodendron parvilobum 'Paradise'
Philodendron parvilobum 'Paradise' is a rare philodendron native to Ecuador, known for its spear-shaped leaves that mature to a light green color. This plant is a sought-after addition to tropical plant collections due to its unique foliage and rarity.
Lagerstroemia indica
Lagerstroemia indica is a deciduous shrub with large clusters of purple flowers that bloom from summer to fall. Its leaves transition from bronze in spring to green in summer and red/yellow in fall. This plant grows 10-20 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, attracting hummingbirds, dragonflies, and butterflies. It is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil.
Dionaea muscipula 'Fts Etna'
Dionaea muscipula 'Fts Etna' is a variety of Venus flytrap known for its large traps and wide petioles. It is open-pollinated and requires specific care to thrive.
Iris ensata 'Variegata'
Iris ensata 'Variegata' is a striking plant with cream and green variegated foliage and lavender blossoms. It is deer and rabbit resistant and attracts pollinators. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers moist areas.
Malus 'Hyslop'
Malus 'Hyslop' is an heirloom variety known for its edible ornamental fruit and glistening white fragrant blooms. The tart fruit is suitable for baking and cider, and the tree is hardy, tolerating urban conditions. It requires full sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Epimedium 'Amber Queen'
Epimedium 'Amber Queen' is a hybrid plant from the UK, forming a 2-foot wide deer-resistant clump. It features semi-evergreen, spiny green leaves that emerge mottled burgundy, and 2-foot long arching spikes of bright yellow, spider-like flowers tipped with orange-red. This plant is tolerant of dry shade and is known for its ornamental foliage and spring blooms.
Mammillaria glassii ssp. ascensionis
Mammillaria glassii ssp. ascensionis, commonly known as the Powder Puff Cactus, is a small, clustering cactus with short hair-like bristles and light pink flowers with yellow centers. It is native to Mexico and thrives in USDA Zones 9b-11, tolerating temperatures as low as 25°F. This cactus prefers light shade and requires good drainage, making it ideal for rock gardens or container planting.