Plants
Morus nigra
Morus nigra, known for its delicious black mulberries, is a naturally dwarf plant that produces soft, juicy fruits. It can bear multiple crops throughout the summer, with large berries ripening from July to September. This plant is perfect for those who enjoy fresh fruit and want a compact fruit-bearing tree in their garden. Its ability to produce multiple harvests makes it a valuable addition to any home orchard.
Alstroemeria 'Paola'
Alstroemeria 'Paola' is a dwarf everblooming plant with large light pink flowers and a vivid yellow throat with magenta markings. Known for its floriferous nature, this plant adds a splash of color to gardens, although its hardiness is not well-documented.
Hosta 'Blue Waves'
Hosta 'Blue Waves' is a complex hybrid involving Hosta 'Neptune' and Hosta 'Komodo Dragon'. It forms a 19-inch tall by 56-inch wide specimen with long, pointed, deeply-waved blue leaves. This plant's striking foliage makes it a standout in any shade garden.
Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth'
Syringa vulgaris 'Ludwig Spaeth' is a French Hybrid Lilac introduced in 1883, known for its late-blooming, deep purple-red flowers. This deciduous shrub features heart-shaped foliage and an upright, multi-stemmed growth habit. It attracts butterflies and pollinators, is disease and deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Cyperus albostriatus 'Nanus'
Cyperus albostriatus 'Nanus' is a deciduous groundcover that spreads slowly, reaching a 5-foot spread over ten years. It features basal rosettes of narrow green leaves and grows 6 to 10 inches tall, resembling miniature palm trees. This plant is adaptable to dry ground, bogs, or water gardens, making it a versatile addition to diverse garden settings. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it an interesting choice for ornamental gardens.
Hedera rhombea 'Cheju'
Hedera rhombea 'Cheju' is a drought-tolerant ivy from Korea's Cheju Island, forming a 2-foot tall and 3-foot wide clump. It blooms in late summer with flower clusters, followed by black-fruited seed heads that last into spring. This plant is suitable for both sun and shade, offering ornamental value with its persistent seed heads.
Maxillaria nigrescens
Maxillaria nigrescens is an orchid native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It features pendulous blossoms in shades of green, brown, and cream. This plant requires warm, humid conditions and bright but indirect light.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo' is an intermediate tropical plant known for its flared peristomes on robust pitcher bodies. The plant exhibits a range of colors from deep brown to pink to candy cane striped, with more striping and coloration as it matures. It prefers good drainage with an open mix and net pots.
Athyrium niponicum 'Ursulas Red'
Athyrium niponicum 'Ursulas Red' is a fern with silver leaves that fade to green at the stipe, with the central stipe becoming reddish toward the tip. It is ideal for mass planting and serves as a woodland accent specimen, thriving in part sun to shade.
Eucomis autumnalis 'Naudes Neck'
Eucomis autumnalis 'Naudes Neck' is a South African plant known for its dense, pineapple-like spikes of bright green flowers. It forms a flat rosette of glossy green leaves and begins flowering in early July. This compact and floriferous plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Lilium japonicum
Lilium japonicum is a rare bamboo lily native to Japan, featuring variegated leaves and fragrant pink trumpet flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained forests and blooms in midsummer.
Carex morrowii 'Variegata'
Carex morrowii 'Variegata' is a semi-upright Japanese sedge that forms a 2-foot clump of narrow, dark green leaves with striking white bands. This ornamental grass is particularly eye-catching in woodland settings during both summer and winter. It thrives in part sun to shade and is known for its resilience against rabbits, making it a great addition to rain gardens and shade perennials.
Ferocactus tiburonensis
Ferocactus tiburonensis, also known as the fishhook barrel cactus, is a solitary barrel-shaped cactus native to the Gulf of California and Sonora, Mexico. It can grow up to 3.2 feet tall and produces yellow flowers with orange-yellow or reddish midribs in spring. This cactus thrives in full sun and is a striking addition to desert landscapes.
Echeveria purpusorum
Echeveria purpusorum is a succulent endemic to Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico, featuring pointy, oval leaves in shades of olive-green to grey-green with red-brown markings. The rosette grows up to 3.2 inches in diameter and produces scarlet red flowers with yellow tips in late spring. This plant is part of the Crassulaceae family and thrives in well-draining soil, making it a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Dendrobium kingianum
Dendrobium kingianum is an orchid native to eastern Australia, often found growing on rocks. It features thin, spreading leaves and spikes of pink flowers that bloom from late winter to spring. This lithophytic plant can form large colonies and is known for its succulent stems that store water.
Parodia schumanniana
Parodia schumanniana is a perennial cactus with a globular to columnar shape, reaching up to 1.8 meters in height. It features well-marked ribs and golden yellow spines that turn brown or red and gray. The cactus blooms with lemon-yellow to golden yellow flowers in summer, and its fruits are spherical to ovoid with dense wool and bristles.
Phragmipedium 'Super Rubies'
Phragmipedium 'Super Rubies' is a hybrid slipper orchid known for its remarkable floral display of ruby or deep red blooms. This plant requires high humidity, moderate temperatures, and indirect light to thrive. Consistent moisture in well-draining media is essential, and regular fertilization helps maintain its vibrant appearance. Its striking flowers make it a standout in any orchid collection.
Dianthus 'Bewitched'
Dianthus 'Bewitched' is a charming perennial with powder-blue foliage and fringed, fragrant light pink flowers that bloom in April. This plant grows on 8-inch tall stems and features a distinctive red ring around a white central pattern. It is a sport of the popular 'Firewitch' dianthus and is known for attracting butterflies. 'Bewitched' is also rabbit-resistant, making it a resilient choice for sunny garden spots.
Epimedium 'Cupid's Arrow'
Epimedium 'Cupid's Arrow' is a semi-evergreen perennial with purple-mottled foliage and large, peachy-orange, spider-like flowers. The plant forms clumps that reach 16 inches in height and 3 feet in width, beginning to flower in late March. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a hardy choice for shaded or partially shaded areas. Its unique foliage and vibrant flowers make it a standout in any garden.
Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel'
Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel' is a cold-hardy, low-maintenance rose that blooms from late spring until frost. It does not produce rosehips and grows 5-7 feet wide and 2-5 feet tall at maturity. This plant is tolerant of wind, poor soil, and salt spray, making it suitable for challenging garden conditions. Rosa rugosa 'Topaz Jewel' thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun and is seldom bothered by deer.
Masdevallia mejiana
Masdevallia mejiana is a small to medium-sized orchid native to South America, particularly Ecuador and Peru. It features intricately patterned flowers and requires cool to intermediate temperatures with high humidity. This plant thrives in filtered light and well-draining orchid mix, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Hosta 'Hampshire County'
Hosta 'Hampshire County' is a perennial plant forming a 2-foot tall by 30-inch wide clump. It features large, corrugated blue-green leaves with a creamy white margin that develops with age. In late spring, it produces 28-inch tall spikes of near-white flowers, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.
Warczewiczella marginata
Warczewiczella marginata is a small-sized epiphyte that grows in hot to warm conditions. It is part of the orchid family and is appreciated for its unique growth habit and adaptability to various environments.
Crinum 'Bambino'
Crinum 'Bambino' is a hybrid plant known for its sturdy 3-foot tall stalks and large, lightly fragrant white flowers with a reddish stripe. It begins flowering in mid-May and continues throughout the summer, making it a long-lasting addition to gardens. This plant is a cross between Crinum bulbispermum and Crinum 'Pink Perfume'.
Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom'
Brunnera macrophylla 'King's Ransom' is a heat-tolerant plant with heart-shaped leaves of silvery-green and dark green veins. It forms a 1-foot tall clump and blooms with pure blue flowers in April. This plant prefers slightly moist, well-drained soil and is a charming addition to shaded gardens.