Plants
Geranium 'Pink Penny'
Geranium 'Pink Penny' is a charming perennial known for its vibrant purple flowers with dramatic dark veining, which bloom from June until frost. This plant forms a compact mound about 15 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with attractive white-patterned green foliage. It is a mutation of the popular Geranium 'Jolly Bee' and is favored for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Sporobolus bakeri
Sporobolus bakeri, also known as Sand Cordgrass, is a dramatic ornamental grass with narrow foliage and reddish plumes. It forms a clumping habit and is adaptable to both regular soil and swampy conditions. This grass is native to the United States and is suitable for sunny locations, adding texture and movement to garden landscapes.
Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple'
Monarda 'Electric Neon Purple' is a vibrant hybrid bee balm with rich purple flowers that bloom in mid-May. It forms clumps about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with sweetly-scented foliage. This plant attracts bees and is a favorite among gardeners for its striking color and fragrance.
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic'
Yucca aloifolia 'Magenta Magic' is a unique dwarf yucca with striking purple leaves that turn a mauvy shade in the fall. It grows to about 2 feet tall and features sharp green leaves. In early spring, it produces spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers. This plant is known for its resilience, being both drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. Its colorful foliage makes it a standout in any garden, particularly in rock or xeriscape gardens.
Epimedium wushanense 'Starlite'
Epimedium wushanense 'Starlite' is a tight clumper with massive terminal inflorescences. It grows 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide, with 2-foot long stalks at a 45-degree angle. The plant features large light yellow flowers with creamy spurs, making it the largest and most upright among Epimedium wushanense varieties.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Bustamante'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Bustamante' is a striking agave with longer than normal leaves marked by white lines. This symmetrical rosette grows to about 1 foot tall and 20 inches wide, making it a compact choice for dry sites. Its unique appearance and resilience to drought make it a popular choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Hosta 'Crumples'
Hosta 'Crumples' is a small clumping plant with light green, rounded foliage that has a pebbled texture. It produces 18-inch scapes of light lavender flowers in late spring. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and can grow up to 2 feet wide.
Rhodophiala bifida 'Carmine Pink Forms'
Rhodophiala bifida 'Carmine Pink Forms' is a drought-tolerant plant known for its carmine-pink flowers on leafless stalks that rise to 15 inches. The glossy green leaves emerge after the flowers fade and remain through the winter months. This easy-to-grow plant is ideal for mass planting or as a specimen, adding vibrant color to gardens in late summer or early fall.
Syngonium 'Pink Spot'
Syngonium 'Pink Spot' is a compact plant with heart-shaped leaves featuring pink variegation and green spots. It thrives in bright, indirect light and is known for its colorful foliage, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Parrotia persica
Parrotia persica is a small tree known for its urban tolerance and striking seasonal foliage, with bronze and purple leaves in spring and fiery colors in fall. Its strong limbs and dense canopy make it suitable for windbreaks and small spaces.
Agave palmeri 'Cutty Shark'
Agave palmeri 'Cutty Shark' is a succulent from Sonora, Mexico, featuring tall silver-blue leaves with tiny teeth along the edges. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide clump over seven years and is known for its striking bud imprinting. This plant is suitable for xeriscaping and is resistant to rabbits.
Iris robusta 'Gerald Darby'
Iris robusta 'Gerald Darby' is a striking hybrid iris known for its bright purple foliage base in early spring and tall black-purple flower scapes. This plant produces beautiful blue-purple flowers and thrives in both shallow standing water and average moisture garden soils. 'Gerald Darby' is a cross between Iris virginica and Iris versicolor, combining the best traits of both species. It is a versatile plant that can be used in bog gardens, rain gardens, and as a striking addition to perennial borders. The plant's ability to attract butterflies and its resistance to deer make it a valuable addition to any garden. Its unique foliage and flower color provide visual interest throughout the growing season. 'Gerald Darby' is a hardy plant that can adapt to a variety of garden conditions, making it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of color and texture to their landscapes.
Polygonatum latifolium 'Heronswood'
Polygonatum latifolium 'Heronswood', formerly known as Polygonatum hirtum, is a compact perennial with 1-foot long arched stems and green leaves. Small white bell-shaped flowers hang beneath the stems, starting to bloom in late April. This plant forms a 2-foot wide patch in five years and is easy to grow, making it a charming addition to shade gardens.
Euphorbia milii 'Sri Suparat'
Native to Madagascar, this evergreen succulent has a slow-growing habit and reaches about 2 feet in height. It has thorns and flowers year-round in yellow, red, and pink. It is winter-dormant, frost-hardy, and prefers bright sun to partial shade with moderate watering.
Sinningia 'Lovely'
Sinningia 'Lovely' is a hybrid plant with fleshy-pink tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds. It forms a mound of foliage with flower spikes reaching 18 inches tall. This plant expands slowly and requires well-drained soil, especially in winter. Its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators make it a charming addition to gardens. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and is drought-tolerant.
Calycanthus floridus
Calycanthus floridus, also known as Carolina Allspice or Strawberry Bush, is a dense, rounded deciduous shrub with aromatic reddish-maroon blossoms. Blooming in May, it attracts birds and pollinators and is deer-resistant. The shrub grows 6-8 feet tall and 8-10 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and preferring rich loam soil. Its leaves turn golden yellow in fall, and it naturalizes by suckers, forming dense thickets.
Magnolia 'Daybreak'
Magnolia 'Daybreak' is a columnar variety that blooms later than other magnolias, producing bright pink, fragrant flowers. Its narrow form makes it suitable for small yards, providing both shade and privacy.
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica'
Hibiscus syriacus 'Danica' is a deciduous shrub with deep raspberry buds that open to creamy white blooms with pink hints. The double petals have deep red veins, and the nectar-rich flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. This non-invasive plant blooms from mid-summer through fall and is deer resistant, tolerating cold, heat, humidity, and salt spray.
Heuchera micrantha 'Bressingham Bronze'
Heuchera micrantha 'Bressingham Bronze' is a perennial with vivid purple evergreen foliage that remains colorful year-round. In early summer, it produces tiny white flowers. This plant is a selected seedling from H. Palace Purple and is known for its striking leaf color.
Epimedium 'Pink Elf'
Epimedium 'Pink Elf' is a hybrid plant known for its evergreen, deer-resistant foliage. It forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump, topped in early spring with flower stalks bearing tiny, airy light pink flowers with darker bronze cups. This plant is suitable for cottage gardens, fairy gardens, and shade gardens, where its delicate blooms and attractive foliage can be appreciated. Epimedium 'Pink Elf' thrives in part sun to light shade and is adaptable to various soil conditions.
Dryopteris tenuicula
Dryopteris tenuicula is a clumping fern with arching dark green fronds that emerge bright cinnamon red in spring. It is considered one of the most beautiful ferns in cultivation.
Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet'
Iris sibirica 'Ruffled Velvet' is a striking perennial with deep purple-blue petals that have ruffled edges, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It grows up to 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, thriving in moist, sunny locations. This hardy plant is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens in USDA zones 4 to 9. It forms clumps and requires full sun and well-drained soil, with maintenance involving deadheading and occasional division.
Tradescantia 'Navajo Princess'
Tradescantia 'Navajo Princess' is a unique hybrid plant known for its delicate white flowers adorned with a light blue pattern and a tiny blue or purple tuft around the anthers. This perennial is ideal for woodland gardens and can thrive in both sun and light shade. It is rabbit-resistant, making it a practical choice for gardens prone to wildlife. The plant is versatile, suitable for a range of USDA hardiness zones from 5a to 10b. As a member of the Tradescantia family, it is part of a group of plants often named after animals. This hybrid is a beautiful addition to any garden, offering both aesthetic appeal and resilience.
Aeonium 'Big Bang'
Aeonium 'Big Bang' is a succulent with striking dark purple leaves accented by green stripes. It forms rosettes and thrives in full to partial sun, preferring well-drained soil and a soak-and-dry watering method. This plant is ideal for warm climates.