Plants
Leucanthemum superbum
Leucanthemum superbum, or dwarf shasta daisy, is a compact plant with white flowers that rebloom throughout the summer. It is a popular choice for attracting butterflies.
Schoenoplectus lacustris
Schoenoplectus lacustris, commonly known as bog rush, is an attractive plant with vertical yellow stripes. Its foliage leans to the far right, adding a unique visual element to wetland or bog garden settings.
Cornus amomum
Cornus amomum, also known as silky dogwood, is a native deciduous shrub that can reach a mature height of 6-8 feet. It features greenish-white flower clusters in spring and berry-like drupes that turn blue in fall. This shrub is an important host plant for Azure butterflies and provides winter browse for deer and rabbits. Thriving in moist areas, it is adaptable to full sun and full shade, making it suitable for hedgerows, windbreaks, and erosion control.
Geranium 'Tiny Monster'
Geranium 'Tiny Monster' is a hybrid perennial that forms a low, spreading mound of cutleaf green foliage. It produces lavender flowers throughout the summer, adding continuous color to gardens. This sterile hybrid is known for its robust growth and ability to attract butterflies, making it a popular choice for cottage and fairy gardens.
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron'
Helleborus nigercors 'Green Heron' is a perennial with striking dark evergreen foliage and deer-resistant qualities. It forms a compact clump about 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide, producing over 100 green flowers on upright stalks in mid-February. This plant is easy to grow in well-drained soil and can thrive in both sun and shade. Its resilience and abundance of blooms make it a popular choice for gardens.
Rosa 'Joseph's Coat'
Rosa 'Joseph's Coat' is a climbing rose celebrated for its bi-color blooms in shades of golden orange, buttery yellow, and flame-touched edges. This repeat bloomer grows 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, providing a vibrant display from late spring to early fall. It is pest and disease-resistant, making it a hardy choice for USDA zones 6 through 10. The rose requires full sun and well-drained soil, and benefits from pruning in early spring and after flowering. Its colorful blooms and robust nature make it a favorite among rose enthusiasts.
Cypripedium 'Tilman'
Cypripedium 'Tilman' is a hybrid orchid with large white pouches and violet/white striped tepals. It forms a 16-inch tall clump and is a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Cyclamen graecum ssp. anatolicum
Cyclamen graecum ssp. anatolicum is a charming plant native to Turkey, Rhodes, and North Cyprus, known for its smaller, sweetly scented flowers that bloom from August to October. Its patterned foliage remains attractive until spring, making it a popular choice for rock gardens and dry shade areas. This perennial is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in USDA zones 7b to 9b.
Podophyllum delavayi
Podophyllum delavayi is a plant native to South-Central China, known for its lobed, peltate foliage mottled in spring. It produces deep red, foul-scented flowers in May and thrives in moist woodland conditions. This plant is perfect for adding a tropical look to shaded gardens.
Anthurium maculosum
Anthurium maculosum, endemic to Ecuador, is a striking plant found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. It is known for its elongated, lance-shaped leaves with intricate patterns of light and dark markings. The plant's coloration ranges from deep green to brown and maroon, making it popular for its unique foliage and exotic appearance. It thrives in humid, warm environments with bright, indirect light.
Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue'
Salvia nemorosa 'Salvatore Blue' is a hardy perennial known for its aromatic royal purple-blue flower spikes. It forms dense clumps of mounded foliage and attracts bees and butterflies. This plant blooms from spring until early summer and is adaptable to various soil conditions, thriving in USDA zones 4 to 8.
Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy'
Achillea 'Sassy Summer Taffy' is a vibrant yarrow hybrid known for its hot pink flowers that age to pale pink in the center. This plant forms mounds of fragrant, green, airy foliage and reaches about 32 inches tall. It is appreciated for its heat and cold tolerance, making it a resilient choice for various climates. 'Sassy Summer Taffy' attracts butterflies and is resistant to deer, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. Its long-lasting blooms and low maintenance make it a favorite in cottage gardens.
Hemerocallis 'Notify Ground Crew'
Hemerocallis 'Notify Ground Crew' is a hybrid daylily with 6-foot tall flower stalks and large, fragrant yellow flowers that bloom at night. It is low maintenance and thrives in full sun, tolerating a wide range of soil types.
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold'
Prunus armeniaca 'Tropic Gold' is an apricot tree that produces medium to large fruits with a sweet flavor. This self-fruitful variety requires 350 chilling hours and blooms with white flowers in spring. 'Tropic Gold' grows up to 20 feet tall and wide, with fruits ripening from June to July. It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil. This apricot tree is ideal for home orchards and can be grown in a variety of climates. Its self-pollinating nature makes it a reliable producer, and its fruits are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, or preserving. 'Tropic Gold' is a valuable addition to any garden focused on fruit production.
Canna 'Tama Tulipa'
Canna 'Tama Tulipa' is a striking hybrid of Canna glauca and Canna indica, discovered in 2001. It can grow up to 8 feet tall and form a 10-foot wide patch over several years. The plant features glaucous-green leaves and small, brilliant red flowers with a yellow border, blooming in summer. Its stoloniferous nature allows it to spread, making it a bold addition to any garden.
Begonia semperflorens
This member of the Begoniaceae family is used as an annual bedding plant or tender perennial and is derived from South American species. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Dendrobium schuetzei
Dendrobium schuetzei is a critically endangered orchid species endemic to northeastern Mindanao, Philippines. It features large, fragrant white flowers with green edges and a purple base. This epiphyte grows at elevations of 300 meters and requires specific conditions to thrive.
Lilium leichtlinii ssp. maximowiczii
Lilium leichtlinii ssp. maximowiczii is a cousin of Lilium lancifolium, known for its large, dangling bright orange flowers specked with dark brown. This plant flowers in late September and prefers moist soils, though it is drought-tolerant. It is suitable for USDA zones 4 to 8 and adds a vibrant touch to gardens.
Monstera aureopinnata 'Snake'
Monstera aureopinnata 'Snake' is a prized collector's item known for its large, elongated leaves with golden-yellow veins and unique variegation. Its intricate leaf patterns make it a standout addition to any plant collection.
Hosta 'Crusader'
Hosta 'Crusader' is a hybrid plant resulting from a cross with H. 'Halcyon' and H. 'Resonance'. It features heavily corrugated, roundish, dark green leaves with a white margin. In midsummer, it produces pale lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.
Hosta 'Crown Royalty'
Hosta 'Crown Royalty' is a broad spreading clumper with dark green leaves and a creamy chartreuse margin. It grows to a height of 24 inches and a width of 30 inches, producing light lavender flowers in early summer.
Philodendron 'Golden Dragon'
Philodendron 'Golden Dragon' is a compact plant with lush, heart-shaped leaves that have a golden-yellow hue and green veins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires regular watering to maintain its vibrant appearance.
Brassolaeliocattleya 'Frank Fordyce'
Brassolaeliocattleya 'Frank Fordyce' is a compact orchid known for its bright color and pleasing fragrance. It thrives in bright indirect light and requires regular watering with periods of drying between.
Citrus latifolia 'Bearss'
Citrus latifolia 'Bearss', also known as the Bearss Lime, is a broadleaved evergreen tree that is a heavy producer of fruit. It is fast-growing, with fruit ripening in winter and early spring. The tree features dark-green evergreen foliage and fragrant white flowers, and it is nearly thornless. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and can be grown in containers.