Plants
Impatiens arguta 'Blue Dream'
Impatiens arguta 'Blue Dream' is a perennial plant native to Nepal, Tibet, and western China, known for its large, tubular blue-lavender flowers. This plant blooms from midsummer through fall and grows to 2 feet tall and 6 feet wide in one season. 'Blue Dream' has an airy growth habit and remains in a clump, making it suitable for borders and ground covers. It thrives in part sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil. This plant is part of the Impatiens genus, which is known for its vibrant flowers and adaptability to various garden settings. It is an excellent choice for adding color and texture to shaded areas.
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata'
Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' is a broad-leaved evergreen with variegated green and cream foliage. It is cold hardy, heat tolerant, and deer resistant, thriving in sun or part shade. This plant requires well-drained soil and regular watering, making it a reliable choice for hedges and topiary.
Syngonium 'Albo'
Syngonium 'Albo' is a tropical indoor plant known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves with striking white variegation. It thrives in low light conditions and is considered a rare plant, making it a unique addition to any indoor garden. This medium-sized plant is typically pre-potted, making it easy to care for and maintain.
Goeppertia dressleri
Goeppertia dressleri is a popular houseplant recognized for its striking foliage marked with bold stripes of dark green, light green, and cream. It requires indirect light and high humidity to thrive, making it a stunning addition to indoor plant collections.
Salvia greggii
Salvia greggii is a vibrant plant with bright magenta to hot pink flowers and a fragrant minty aroma. Native to the southwestern US and Mexico, it attracts pollinators and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Hymenocallis acutifolia
Hymenocallis acutifolia, commonly known as the spider lily, is native to southwest Mexico. It features striking white, spider-like flowers that bloom in June and prefers wet soil conditions, though it can adapt to typical garden soils.
Echeveria 'Tsunami'
Echeveria 'Tsunami' is a captivating succulent known for its wavy green leaves that can blush pink under sunlight. This plant forms rosettes up to 8 inches across and blooms in spring. It thrives in bright light but should be shielded from direct sun. The soak and dry watering method suits it best, and it prefers temperatures between 50-77°F. Echeveria 'Tsunami' is well-suited to average household humidity, making it an easy addition to indoor plant collections.
Clematis 'Venosa Violacea'
Clematis 'Venosa Violacea' is a climbing plant with white flowers marked by deep purple veins, blooming from July through August. It requires a supporting structure and thrives with full sun on its tops and shaded roots. Light pruning in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages abundant flowering.
Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant'
Dianthus deltoides 'Brilliant' is a dwarf, mat-forming perennial with fragrant, bright red flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, thriving in sunny locations.
Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch'
Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch' is a smaller apple variety known for its crisp texture and sweet flavor, sweeter than Honeycrisp. It produces clouds of fluffy white blooms in spring and requires another apple tree for pollination. This apple has a long hang time on the tree during harvest and requires 600-800 chill hours. Malus domestica 'Pixie Crunch' is disease-resistant and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for home orchards.
Opuntia microdasys 'Golden Swirl'
These hardy, drought-tolerant plants grow best in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil. They require little watering and do not tolerate wet soil. Adding pumice, perlite, or grit to the soil can improve drainage. They can freeze below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sanguinaria canadensis 'Missouri River Giant'
Sanguinaria canadensis 'Missouri River Giant' is a North American native plant with large leaves and single white daisy-like flowers that emerge in late winter. The plant's leaves can reach up to 8 inches across, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem'
Penstemon 'Stapleford Gem' is known for its bell-shaped flowers in shades of purple and white. It flowers heavily in spring and continues sporadically through summer, attracting butterflies and adding charm to sunny garden areas.
Petrosedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce'
Petrosedum rupestre 'Blue Spruce' is a drought-tolerant groundcover with small blue-green leaves and yellow flowers in early summer. It is semi-evergreen to evergreen in mild winters and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant and loved by pollinators.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' is an upright pyramidal evergreen with silvery-blue foliage and ornamental blue berries. This North American native selection is deer resistant and tolerant of salt and urban conditions. It is cold hardy and drought-tolerant, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7. The plant grows to about 18 feet tall and requires well-drained soil, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
Aristaloe aristata 'Lace Aloe'
Aristaloe aristata 'Lace Aloe' is a drought-tolerant succulent that naturally grows in sunny areas. It requires porous, well-draining soil and minimal watering, making it a low-maintenance plant.
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew'
Aspidistra subrotata 'Mr Jiew' is a low-maintenance plant native to Thailand, Vietnam, and China. It forms a bird nest-like patch with deep green leaves and large yellow dots. The plant grows well in shade and is durable in less than ideal conditions.
Cotyledon 'Choco Line'
Cotyledon 'Choco Line' is a succulent that thrives in ample light, making it perfect for a south-facing location. Known for its drought tolerance, this plant reproduces in various ways and requires minimal care, making it a great choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue' is a Southern Highbush blueberry that produces firm, tangy berries. This deciduous shrub features bell-shaped flowers and brilliant red fall foliage, thriving in full sun and partial shade with moist, acidic soil.
Origanum laevigatum 'Pilgrim'
Origanum laevigatum 'Pilgrim' is a hybrid oregano with glaucous-green leaves and lavender-purple flowers that bloom in late June. This plant is known for its fragrant culinary foliage and ability to attract insects. It forms a clump about 3 feet wide and 2 feet tall, thriving in well-drained soils.
Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold'
Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold' is a hardy Asian ground orchid with 18-inch tall pleated green leaves. It forms fast-multiplying, dense clumps and produces 3-foot tall spikes of near white flowers with a dark yellow lip. This orchid grows well in half-day sun.
Tricyrtis puberula
Tricyrtis puberula is a Chinese species in the lily family, distinct from its Japanese relatives. It features large, hairy leaves with black spots and light brown flowers spotted with dark brown. This long-flowering plant is suitable for shade gardens and attracts insects and birds.