Plants
Hemerocallis 'Pennys Worth'
Hemerocallis 'Pennys Worth' is a miniature daylily that resembles a tiny clump of grass. It grows 10 inches tall and 12 inches wide, with small golden yellow flowers blooming from May into summer.
Ludwigia inclinata
Ludwigia inclinata is a highly variable aquatic plant native to Central and South America, known for its striking color transitions from green to orange, yellow, and deep red. It thrives in medium to high light conditions and benefits from micronutrients and high iron content to enhance its red tones. This plant can be grown both submersed and emersed, making it a versatile choice for aquariums.
Aster 'Woods Blue'
Aster 'Woods Blue' is a compact perennial with dark-green foliage and medium-blue flowers with yellow centers. It blooms in August and September, making it ideal for the front of borders or as an edging plant. This aster attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits.
Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella'
Campanula poscharskyana 'Stella' is a compact rock garden bellflower that forms a 6-inch tall clump with round serrated leaves. It spreads to 20 inches wide and features upturned blue lavender flowers, making it an attractive choice for gardens that attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Goeppertia gandersii
Goeppertia gandersii is a tropical plant with long, narrow leaves featuring a pattern of light and dark green stripes. It requires high humidity and indirect light, making it an attractive choice for indoor environments. This plant is also known for its air-purifying qualities.
Cornus alternifolia
Cornus alternifolia, native to Eastern North America, is known for its tiered horizontal branches and fragrant spring flowers. It produces blue-black fruit in late summer and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8. This fast-growing tree prefers cool, moist, acidic soils and partial shade.
Hosta 'Bridegroom'
Hosta 'Bridegroom' is a hybrid plant with green leaves that fold up like a boat sail, adding a unique texture to gardens. It forms a 15-inch diameter clump and produces large, sterile purple flowers in mid-June. This hosta is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pure White'
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Pure White' is a delightful hyacinth with fresh white, starry flowers on three-flowered spikes. Known for its enchanting fragrance, it is a popular choice for gardens and floral arrangements.
Aeonium arboreum 'Black Rose'
Aeonium arboreum 'Black Rose' is a cultivated succulent from the Canary Islands, known for its purple-black leaves arranged in rosette-like cascades. It has a high ornamental value and grows well in average household humidity levels, absorbing more heat than typical succulents.
Deschampsia cespitosa ssp. cespitosa
Deschampsia cespitosa ssp. cespitosa is a striking ornamental grass known for its green and white striped blades that can reach up to 1 foot in length. In cooler nights, the grass takes on a pinkish hue, adding a unique touch to its appearance. By late spring, it produces 3-foot tall tan plumes, making it a standout in any garden. This perennial thrives in moist woodland settings and can adapt to both sun and light shade. It is native to Europe and the United States, making it a versatile choice for various climates. The plant is also known for its ability to attract wildlife, adding ecological value to its aesthetic appeal.
Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba'
Mukdenia rossii 'Karasuba' is a deciduous plant native to Korea's Mt. Sorak, forming a 2-foot wide clump of green foliage. It produces 2-foot stalks of tiny white flowers in April and May, with leaves that turn bright red in fall. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is a colorful addition to gardens with its seasonal foliage changes and delicate spring blooms.
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow' is a Himalayan-native plant with striking lance-shaped golden leaves. It forms a 2-foot tall clump and produces rosy pink flowers from July through October. This plant thrives in half-day sun and moist soil, making it a vibrant addition to summer gardens.
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'
Lonicera japonica 'Halliana', also known as Japanese honeysuckle, is a hardy, vigorous twining vine with fragrant clusters of tube-shaped flowers that age from white to yellow. It attracts pollinators and hummingbirds and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10. This fast-growing vine can reach 15-30 feet tall and is drought-tolerant once established, though it can be invasive in some areas.
Acianthera prolifera
Acianthera prolifera is a miniature orchid species native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion in southeastern Brazil. It prefers intermediate conditions and high humidity, making it a unique addition to orchid collections.
Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry'
Symphoricarpos 'Magic Berry' is a compact, spreading shrub known for its vibrant pink blooms in spring and rose-pink berries that mature to a deep claret in autumn. This deciduous shrub is not only cold-hardy in USDA zones 4 to 7 but also offers excellent mildew resistance. Its dark green leaves turn a dull yellow in fall, and it serves as a great option for erosion control while attracting pollinators and birds.
Anthurium 'Ecuagenera Queen'
Anthurium 'Ecuagenera Queen' is a hybrid plant known for its large, velvety leaves with dark green coloration and striking white veins. This tropical plant thrives in humid environments and prefers bright, indirect light. It requires a well-draining soil mix to flourish. The plant's waxy leaf texture adds to its appeal, making it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Iris germanica 'On Edge'
Iris germanica 'On Edge' is a striking early to mid-season bloomer with lilac-blue 'flags' and purple-edged white 'falls'. This fragrant iris grows 3-4 feet tall and spreads about 2 feet wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Known for its deer and rabbit resistance, this hardy plant is suitable for USDA zones 3-9 and requires minimal maintenance.
Agave amica
Agave amica is a miniature variegated plant with narrow green foliage bordered by wide white edges. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of fragrant pure white flowers in late summer. Known for its hardiness, this plant is easy to grow and more winter hardy than its unmutated counterparts. It forms clumps about 1 foot tall and 3 feet wide.
Aucuba japonica 'Borealis Male Man'
Aucuba japonica 'Borealis Male Man' is a cold-hardy, dwarf shrub native to Japan, reaching about 3 feet in height. It has broad green leaves and produces short spikes of small purple flowers in late winter. This plant is well-suited for dry shade and can add a tropical look to gardens. It is also drought-tolerant and can thrive in part sun to light shade.
Eryngium 'Jos Eijking'
Eryngium 'Jos Eijking' is a cold-hardy perennial known for its spiky texture and thistle-like appearance, with hues of lavender, blue, and sage green. It grows 24-36 inches tall and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. This plant is tolerant of poor soils and adds a unique visual element to gardens.
Anthurium timplowmanii
Anthurium timplowmanii is a tropical plant native to the rainforests of Ecuador, known for its pendulous, cylindrical spadices with tiny flowers. The inflorescences display shades of green, white, and brown, adding a touch of tropical intrigue. It prefers high humidity, indirect light, and well-draining soil.
Taccarum caudatum
Taccarum caudatum is a hardy tuberous aroid native to Bolivia, Peru, and Northern Brazil. It features 4-foot tall amorphophallus-like stalks and 1-foot tall flower stalks resembling jet trails. This plant prefers light filtered shade and is winter hardy in Zone 7b, making it a unique addition to gardens seeking tropical flair.
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Double Blue'
Platycodon grandiflorus 'Astra Double Blue' is a dwarf variety known for its balloon-like buds and double blue flowers. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, it is disease and insect resistant, adaptable to full sun or part shade, and features a compact, well-branched growth habit.
Dracula 'Roque Sevilla'
Dracula 'Roque Sevilla' is a unique orchid cultivar known for its distinctive and often bizarre flower shapes. This plant requires specific conditions, including controlled temperature, humidity, and air circulation, to thrive. Its unusual appearance makes it a fascinating addition to any orchid collection.
Echeveria 'Orpet'
Echeveria 'Orpet' is a vibrant and colorful succulent native to Central America, particularly Mexico. It is known for its beautiful rosette shapes, making it a popular choice for succulent collections.
Orbea variegata 'Lepida'
This fleshy-stemmed perennial succulent forms compact clumps or mats with stems 5-7.5 cm long and 8-10 mm thick. It produces greenish-yellow flowers with purple-brown dots near the base of the stems. The plant's outer corona-lobes are 3 mm long and 1.5-2 mm broad, while the inner corona-lobes are pale yellow or greenish and 2-horned.