Plants
Farfugium japonicum 'Argentum'
Farfugium japonicum 'Argentum' is a plant with large glossy green leaves edged in creamy white, producing yellow daisy-like flowers on 30-inch stalks. It blooms in October and November, adding late-season interest to gardens. This plant prefers slightly moist, well-drained organic soils and is a striking addition to both sun and shade gardens with its variegated foliage and bright blooms.
Meehania montis-koyae
Meehania montis-koyae is an endangered woodland mint from Honshu, Japan, spreading by shallow rhizomes. It features small, heart-shaped, olive-green leaves and mauvy-pink flowers from February to April. This plant goes dormant during extended summer heat, returning in fall.
Mammillaria aureilanata
Mammillaria aureilanata is a cactus species native to the hot deserts of Mexico. It is well-adapted to arid environments, making it a resilient choice for desert-themed gardens. This cactus is part of the Cactaceae family and is known for its unique appearance.
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Bluebean'
Graptopetalum pachyphyllum 'Bluebean' is a perennial succulent from Mexico with whitish-powdery pale blue leaves that turn orange or pinkish-purple in sunlight. It produces white to green flowers and grows densely packed with age.
Dioon edule 'Jacala Form'
Dioon edule 'Jacala Form' is a cycad native to Mexico, known for its glossy, bright green fronds that can reach up to 10 feet in length. This plant is winter hardy and thrives in part sun, making it a suitable choice for tropical-looking gardens. It is drought-tolerant and can be used as an ornamental plant in various garden settings.
Dionaea muscipula 'Dcxl'
Dionaea muscipula 'Dcxl', commonly known as the Venus flytrap, is an American-bred cultivar native to the Carolinas. It thrives in boggy, open savannahs and is hardy enough to grow outdoors in most of the USA. This plant can withstand cold fronts down to 15 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a resilient choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' is a perennial known for its pale pink flowers and light, airy texture. It blooms in late summer and is attractive to butterflies. This plant is rabbit resistant and thrives in sunny locations.
Iris germanica 'Double Ringer'
Iris germanica 'Double Ringer' is a tall iris with sweetly scented flowers that attract pollinators. It features yellow rings around white ruffled falls and ivory-white standards with yellow edges. This drought-tolerant plant blooms in late spring and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Phlomis 'Edward Bowles'
Phlomis 'Edward Bowles' is a hybrid plant known for its spade-like leaves with a felty green top and silver underside. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide evergreen clump, producing 6-10 inch spikes of light and dark bicolor yellow flowers. This plant is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Its unique foliage and vibrant flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, adding life to cottage gardens and borders. The plant's robust nature and striking appearance make it a favorite among gardeners looking for hardy perennials.
Kniphofia 'Malanseuns Strain'
Kniphofia 'Malanseuns Strain', a unique variety of red hot pokers, is known for its shiny green rigid leaves and creamy light orange flower spikes that appear in late summer. This perennial is rabbit resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for rain gardens. The plant's striking flower spikes add vertical interest to garden beds. Its robust nature makes it a reliable choice for sunny borders.
Bergenia 'Ripple Effect'
Bergenia 'Ripple Effect' is a deciduous hybrid known for its rich green, heavily ruffled leaves and clusters of white to blush-pink flowers in early spring. This plant prefers open shade or early morning sun and forms a clump about 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Malus domestica 'Empire'
Malus domestica 'Empire' is a hybrid apple tree combining traits from Red Delicious and McIntosh. It features crimson red skin, white flesh, and a sweet taste. This compact tree is suitable for urban gardens, blooms with fragrant white flowers in spring, and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa'
Rosa rugosa 'Hansa' is a deciduous shrub with deep cerise pink double blooms that are ultra-fragrant. It blooms all summer long and is a vigorous grower, with leaves that turn orange in fall and red hips. This winter-hardy and disease-resistant plant is tolerant of various soils and is salt-tolerant, making it a versatile choice for gardens.
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwood's Pygmy'
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Elwood's Pygmy' is a dwarf false cypress with soft steel blue foliage. It performs well in southern climates and adds a touch of color and texture to gardens. This compact plant is ideal for small spaces or as a unique accent in larger landscapes.
Echeveria cante
Echeveria cante, native to northwestern Zacatecas, Mexico, is a succulent recognized for its blue to green leaves with pink edges. The rosettes can grow up to 16 inches in diameter, and it produces orange flowers in summer. This drought-tolerant plant prefers quick-draining soil and full sun to light shade, making it a resilient choice for succulent gardens.
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White'
Anemonella thalictroides 'Kikuzaki White' is a delicate Japanese selection of the US native rue anemone. It features light green foliage and short sprays of semi-double white flowers that bloom in March and April. Forming a tiny 6-inch tall clump, it is ideal for light shade rock gardens.
Viola pedata 'Blue Bibb'
Viola pedata 'Blue Bibb' is a vigorous plant known for its huge flowers and long flowering period. It forms a dense, cutleaf evergreen rosette and prefers rocky, well-drained soil in part sun. This plant is ideal for creating a 10-inch wide clump and is a great addition to rock gardens or as a filler in various garden designs.
Oxypetalum solanoides
Oxypetalum solanoides is a South American native plant with soft, hairy, green spade-shaped leaves and pink star-shaped flowers. It prefers well-drained, average-to-dry soils and is suitable for sunny locations. This plant adds a unique touch to gardens with its distinctive foliage and flowers.
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie'
Heuchera 'Berry Smoothie' is a cold-hardy tender perennial with bright pink foliage and dainty pink blooms. It grows 18-28 inches tall and 18 inches wide, preferring shade or partial shade and enriched, well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant and attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant addition to shaded garden areas.
Echeveria 'Fabiola'
Echeveria 'Fabiola' is a succulent native to Central America, with green leaves tipped in red. The rosettes can reach up to 4 inches in diameter, and flowers may appear in summer.
Begonia henryi
Begonia henryi is a winter hardy perennial with jagged heart-shaped leaves patterned in purple and silver. It produces pink flowers in September and October and prefers part sun to light shade. This plant grows in rock crevices up to 7,500 feet elevation in southern China.
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist'
Anchusa azurea 'Loddon Royalist' is a perennial with a basal rosette of dark green foliage and upright flower stalks reaching 3 feet tall. It produces clusters of dark cobalt blue flowers in late spring, attracting bees and butterflies. This deer-resistant plant thrives in well-drained sites and is recognized as one of the top 200 plants by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh'
Aloe 'Christmas Sleigh' is a unique succulent with a square shape and spiral-like appearance, originating from Kelly Griffin's Hybrid. It grows up to 4 inches tall and produces pink flowers in spring. This plant requires strong, bright light and a fast-draining potting mix, using the soak and dry watering method. It is hardy in zones 9b to 11b and can be propagated by cuttings, leaves, offsets, or seeds.
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius'
Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Confucius' is a conifer with an open, informal appearance, reaching 8 feet tall in ten years. It features irregular branches with congested golden foliage that retains its color year-round. This plant eventually grows to 10 feet tall and is suitable for sun to part sun locations.