Plants
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a compact dwarf variety of lavender with dark-purple flower spikes and fragrant blooms. It is very drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and deer resistant, making it ideal for well-drained soils in full sun. This lavender is commonly used in sachets and perfumes and should be pruned in spring.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow' is an evergreen plant with glossy green spade-shaped foliage and soft pink funnel-like flowers. It grows best in wet sites and can be submerged in water, making it ideal for rain gardens. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and requires sun for at least half a day.
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' is a Japanese selection with a striking white pattern of variegation on its evergreen leaves. It grows 30 inches tall and is ideal for brightening dark spots in woodland shade gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in both moist and dry soils.
Oncidium cariniferum
Oncidium cariniferum is an orchid native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. It produces small, colorful blossoms with yellow, orange, and red hues, and has a delightful fragrance. This orchid thrives in cool, misty environments.
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings'
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings' are hybrid seedlings between white and purple flowered forms, producing orchid-like flowers in spring. The plant features iris-like foliage and thrives in part sun to light shade. It is a hardy orchid that adds a unique touch to gardens with its striking blooms.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Clouded Sky'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Clouded Sky' is a garden specimen with light green foliage tipped in frosty white. It forms a 5-foot tall by 8-foot wide mound and is easy to grow, adding a unique texture to landscapes.
Philodendron 'Ginny'
Philodendron 'Ginny' is a climbing plant with deep green leaves featuring split lobes. It belongs to the Araceae family and prefers bright, indirect light. This plant is suitable for indoor environments and is known for its air-purifying qualities, making it a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Whirligig'
Hosta 'Whirligig' features dark green leaves with a central pattern of creamy white, changing color from white to light olive-green to dark green. It forms 20-inch wide clumps and is topped with stalks of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Buddleja 'Fourth Of July'
Buddleja 'Fourth Of July' is a fast-growing shrub known for its tri-color display of white, pink, and purple fragrant blooms. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established. This low-maintenance plant is deer and rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun.
Encyclia 'Doctor Ben'
Encyclia 'Doctor Ben' is an orchid hybrid that combines the genetic traits of various Encyclia species. This plant is known for its unique flowers and adaptability, making it a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts.
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil' is a perennial known for its white plume-like flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and consistent moisture. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen'
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen' is a perennial plant discovered in the Dudh Kosi Valley, Nepal, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It grows up to 3 feet tall and features narrow foliage with slender flower heads of fragrant, butterscotch-yellow flowers. This plant blooms from late July to late September and is a delightful addition to gardens, attracting insects with its fragrance.
Remusatia vivipara 'Son La'
Remusatia vivipara 'Son La' is a unique plant with large olive green leaves featuring purple blotches. It produces bright yellow flowers in late spring and grows on rocky, shaded slopes. The plant has rigidly upright stolons with small tubercles and should be kept above freezing in winter.
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty'
Crinum 'Carolina Beauty' is a striking plant with narrow glossy leaves and large bulbs. It produces fragrant pure white flowers on 3-foot tall spikes from late May to October. This deer and rabbit-resistant plant is well-suited for sun to part sun locations, adding elegance and fragrance to gardens.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a peony with double, ruffled blooms that start as baby pink buds and lighten to white. It is sweetly fragrant and features glossy-green foliage. This hardy plant grows up to 3 feet tall and is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in full sun or part shade.
Philodendron hebetatum
Philodendron hebetatum is a tropical plant from Central and South America, known for its elongated, arrowhead-shaped leaves with white or silver variegation. It has a climbing or vining growth habit and requires moderate to bright indirect light. This plant is a popular choice for indoor gardens.
Bucephalandra 'Maia'
Bucephalandra 'Maia' is a small, hardy aquatic plant native to Borneo, known for its slightly rounded green leaves. It thrives when attached to hardscapes and requires low light and clean water. This slow-growing plant is easy to care for and can be propagated by cutting the rhizome.
Citrus aurantium 'Clementine'
Citrus aurantium 'Clementine' is a seedless variety known for its sweet and juicy flavor. It produces fragrant white spring blooms and glossy broadleaf evergreen leaves. This plant requires full sun and acidic, well-drained soil, making it a delightful choice for citrus enthusiasts.
Cardamine concatenata
Cardamine concatenata is a North American native spring ephemeral that emerges in late winter, reaching up to 10 inches tall. It features clusters of small blush pink flowers from mid-February to early April and spreads via short underground rhizomes. This plant prefers slightly moist to dry soils and can form a wide patch over time, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens.
Tricyrtis ishiiana
Tricyrtis ishiiana, a rare Japanese toad lily, is known for its arched stems and clasping green leaves. It produces large golden bell-shaped flowers in September and October, requiring high humidity and good soil moisture. This plant is a unique addition to shaded garden areas.
Phlox paniculata 'Silvermine'
Phlox paniculata 'Silvermine' is a 32-inch tall clump-forming plant with green leaves edged in creamy white. It produces pure white flowers in summer and is resistant to mildew. This plant is perfect for sunny gardens and attracts butterflies.
Hosta 'Shade Master'
Hosta 'Shade Master' is a gold-leaved perennial with glossy foliage that can spread up to 3 feet wide. It produces medium lavender flowers in early summer, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. This hosta is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a lively addition to any garden.
Agave isthmensis 'Kabuto Gani'
Agave isthmensis 'Kabuto Gani' is a compact succulent with thick, deeply scalloped blue leaves bordered by a creamy edge. It matures at 12 inches tall and wide, and unlike many agaves, it does not die after flowering. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for rock gardens and xeriscaping.
Epimedium youngianum 'Benikujaku'
Epimedium youngianum 'Benikujaku' is a deciduous clumping plant with rosy pink flowers in early spring. It is similar to E. 'Tamabotan' but features darker pink blooms. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is resistant to rabbits.