Plants
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.
Dianthus 'Rose Bouquet'
Dianthus 'Rose Bouquet' is a heat and humidity-tolerant plant with tight evergreen mounds of foliage. It produces serrated-petaled, cerise pink flowers with a lighter mauve eye, starting in late April. This plant is known for its exceptional performance in challenging climates.
Baptisia 'Lighthouse'
Baptisia 'Lighthouse' is a tall perennial reaching up to 6 feet, with 26-inch long stalks of pure white flowers that bloom around April 10. It is the earliest flowering of the baptisias, making it a standout in spring gardens.
Helleborus foetidus 'Leather And Lace'
Helleborus foetidus 'Leather And Lace' features dark, black-green foliage with deeply cut leaves and large green bells in winter. This evergreen plant thrives in well-draining soils and shade to part shade conditions. It is known for its unique odor and ability to self-seed, replacing old plants with new seedlings.
Heuchera 'Electric Plum'
Heuchera 'Electric Plum' is a striking coral bell hybrid known for its fluorescent purple leaves with black veins. It forms clumps about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, with vertical stalks reaching 2 feet that bear pink flowers. This short-lived perennial thrives in light shade to early morning sun and requires good drainage. Its foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round interest, and it attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds.
Dionaea muscipula 'All Red Giant'
Dionaea muscipula 'All Red Giant' is a striking dark red variety of the Venus flytrap, known for its long, pointed cilia. It is a carnivorous plant that captures insects, adding a unique element to plant collections.
Rosa 'Meitraligh'
Rosa 'Meitraligh' is a rose with fluorescent pink petals and warm golden stamens. It is easy to care for, thriving in full sun and requiring regular watering until established.
Serenoa repens 'Papay Silver'
Serenoa repens 'Papay Silver' is a native palm of the southeastern US, known for its ability to grow in very acidic sand. Northern populations have green foliage, while southern ones display silver foliage. It can reach up to 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide in a decade, but it struggles during the first three years of growth.
Punica granatum 'Parfianka'
Punica granatum 'Parfianka' is a pomegranate variety native to western Asia, known for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and red trumpet-shaped flowers. It produces orange-sized red fruits and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. This plant is drought and disease tolerant, requiring full sun for best fruiting.
Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights'
Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights' is a colorful variety of Swiss chard with mixed colored stems in red, white, yellow, gold, orange, pink, and candy-striped hues. It has green and bronze leaves and is easy to grow, providing multiple crops each year. This plant is versatile, used both cooked and in salads, and grows best in full sun, tolerating light shade.
Quercus marilandica
Quercus marilandica, commonly known as blackjack oak, is a robust tree with bristly, lobed leaves and nearly black, rough bark. It grows to a height and width of 20-40 feet and is known for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils. This oak attracts butterflies and bees, and its acorns ripen in the fall, providing food for wildlife. It serves as a host plant for caterpillars and is hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Rohdea japonica 'Gunjaku'
Rohdea japonica 'Gunjaku' is a Japanese sacred lily selection with thick evergreen leaves featuring white streaks. It forms a 10-inch tall by 15-inch wide clump and produces red berries in winter. This plant is suitable for dry shade sites and adds a touch of elegance to gardens.
Lavatera 'Olbia Rosea'
Lavatera 'Olbia Rosea' is an upright perennial known for its striking rose-colored flowers. This plant is attractive to butterflies and thrives in full sun, making it a vibrant addition to any garden. It is suitable for USDA zones 4a to 9b and is often used in perennial borders or as a standalone feature. Its ability to attract pollinators and its showy blooms make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking to enhance their outdoor spaces.
Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgewood Blue'
Syringa vulgaris 'Wedgewood Blue' is a medium-sized, compact lilac with lilac-pink buds that open to true-blue, fragrant blossoms. It attracts butterflies and is hardy in USDA zones 3-7. This cold-hardy, deer-resistant plant blooms on old wood and requires full sun and well-drained soil.
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga'
Aspidistra vietnamensis 'Ginga' is a long-cultivated cast iron plant with narrow, dark green leaves speckled with creamy white. Known for its bizarre, lily pad-like purple flowers at the base of the foliage, this plant is very low maintenance and thrives in shade. It is durable in less than ideal conditions and makes a superb houseplant.
Hoya patella
Hoya patella is a compact plant with small, round-shaped leaves that have a soft pink color and waxy texture. It produces charming flowers and is suitable for indoor spaces. This plant is appreciated for its unique appearance and ease of care.
Anthurium peltigerum
Anthurium peltigerum is a plant with oval leaves featuring a peltate leaf insertion, native to Ecuador and southwestern Colombia. It grows mostly as an epiphyte in premontane rainforest and wet forest environments. The leaves are light green and shiny, turning deep dark green with age, and appear as if covered with velvet.
Dorstenia gigas
Dorstenia gigas is a succulent native to the Socotra Islands, known for its shrub-like tree form and green pillowed leaves. It features star-shaped blooms and grows up to 4 feet tall. This plant prefers well-draining soil and sunny spots.
Helleborus hybridus 'Pink W Red Spots'
Helleborus hybridus 'Pink W Red Spots' is a unique perennial with mauvy pink flowers adorned with red spots. This shade-tolerant plant is rabbit-resistant and blooms in winter, adding color to gardens during the colder months.
Agave 'Huasteca Giant'
Agave 'Huasteca Giant' is a massive strain of Agave ovatifolia hybrids, known for its green foliage that ages to blue-green. It forms giant rosettes up to 5 feet tall and 6 feet wide, with winter hardiness similar to typical Agave ovatifolia. This plant is native to Mexico's Huasteca Canyon.
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Ripple Effect'
Cyclamen hederifolium 'Ripple Effect' is a charming plant with highly decorative, wavy-edged foliage that features silver and green veining. This plant's leaves emerge in October and remain vibrant through winter, providing year-round interest. It produces tiny pink flowers from July to October, adding a splash of color to shaded garden areas. Known for its drought tolerance and deer resistance, it thrives in dry shade and is a perfect choice for rock gardens or fairy gardens. Its unique foliage and extended blooming period make it a delightful addition to any garden.
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream'
Sinningia 'Butter And Cream' is a hardy plant known for its 18-inch tall stalks of quilted green leaves and butter-yellow buds that open to creamy white flowers. After flowering, its arching foliage lays flat, adding a unique texture to gardens. This plant prefers to be dry in the winter and benefits from sun exposure with some overstory to reduce winter moisture. Its striking appearance and drought tolerance make it a versatile addition to various garden styles.