Plants
Lycoris straminea 'Red Hot Lover'
Lycoris straminea 'Red Hot Lover' is a hybrid plant with 18-inch tall scapes that bloom in mid-August, showcasing brilliant red flowers. Its winter-growing foliage emerges in late September, and it is known for attracting butterflies.
Pleurothallis phymatodea
Pleurothallis phymatodea is a rare and delicate orchid species known for its cascading blooms in a vibrant purple hue. This unique plant adds an exotic touch to any collection, appreciated for its intricate and striking floral display.
Malus domestica 'Red Duchess'
Malus domestica 'Red Duchess' is a cold-hardy apple tree thriving in zones 3-6. It produces fragrant white flowers in spring and red-blushed fruit with white flesh in mid to late summer. The tree requires full sun and well-drained, moist soil for optimal fruit production.
Hoya krohniana 'Super Eskimo'
Hoya krohniana 'Super Eskimo' is a succulent vine native to Southeast Asia, known for its variegated leaves with creamy-white margins. It thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity. This non-toxic plant is suitable for indoor environments and requires well-draining soil.
Salvia greggii 'Moonlight'
Salvia greggii 'Moonlight' is a sun-loving perennial with erect woody stems and small, narrow green foliage. It blooms from late spring through early fall, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This low-maintenance plant is drought-tolerant and can bloom continuously in humid climates.
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler'
Cordyline australis 'Torbay Dazzler' is an evergreen plant with fun, spiky, sword-like leaves that are green and cream with gold margins. It produces fragrant white blooms in summer and is deer resistant, thriving in full sun or partial shade.
Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora
Crassula capitella ssp. thyrsiflora, known as the Campfire plant, is a drought-tolerant succulent with thick, fleshy leaves bordered in bright pink, red, or orange. It grows 6 to 10 inches tall and requires full sunlight and well-draining soil. This plant is summer-dormant and can withstand frost, making it a resilient choice for succulent gardens.
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba'
Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba', commonly known as the white bleeding heart, features heart-shaped white flowers and lime green, fern-like foliage. It blooms from May to September, attracting butterflies to the garden. This plant prefers partial to full shade and moist soil, and it is heat tolerant. Its foliage goes dormant after the blooming season, adding seasonal interest to shaded garden areas.
Buddleja 'Grand Cascade'
Buddleja 'Grand Cascade' is a large shrub known for its impressive lavender-purple panicles that are rich in nectar, attracting pollinators. It grows 5-6 feet tall and is drought-tolerant once established. This non-invasive plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a resilient choice for gardens in USDA zones 5 to 10.
Heucherella 'Silver Streak'
Heucherella 'Silver Streak' is a hybrid known for its distinctive foamy bells and leaves resembling cutleaf tiarella. The light lavender leaves have deep maroon veins, and pink flowers bloom from late April through June, making it ideal for woodland gardens.
Cotoneaster lucidus
Cotoneaster lucidus is a cold-hardy shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that turn scarlet, red, and purple in fall. It produces sweet flowers and berries that attract butterflies and birds. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is pollution-tolerant, making it suitable for urban environments.
Masdevallia 'Sugar Baby'
Masdevallia 'Sugar Baby' is a hybrid orchid resulting from a cross between Masdevallia floribunda and Masdevallia veitchiana. It thrives in cool to intermediate temperatures with high humidity and filtered light. This orchid is known for its unique and vibrant blooms.
Kniphofia 'Little Maid'
Kniphofia 'Little Maid' is a dwarf poker plant with narrow green foliage and grass-like clumps. It produces 2-foot tall spikes of yellow to ivory flowers with yellow tips, blooming in early summer.
Trillium gracile 'Shelbyville'
Trillium gracile 'Shelbyville' is a native plant from Shelby County, Texas, known for its unique appearance. It grows in moist bottomlands, reaching 11 inches tall with three greyish leaves patterned with olive green. In late April, it produces narrow, mostly purple petals, adding a touch of color to shaded garden areas. This plant is a part of the Trillium family and is appreciated for its ornamental value.
Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander'
Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' is a perennial with upright stems and dark leaves bordered in gold. It produces star-shaped golden flowers in midsummer and thrives in moist conditions.
Veronica 'Amethyst Plume'
Veronica 'Amethyst Plume' is a florally-branched perennial known for its unique visual texture and vigor. It forms an upright clump reaching 26 inches in height and 1.5 feet in width. The plant features densely-branched inflorescences that bloom from late spring to early summer, showcasing purple or lavender flowers. It is an excellent choice for sunlit gardens and can be used as a cut flower or filler in arrangements. This hybrid veronica adds a touch of elegance to any garden setting.
Deuterocohnia brevifolia
Deuterocohnia brevifolia, also known as Argentine ball, is a cold-hardy bromeliad forming dense, cushion-like mounds up to 3 feet in diameter. This slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun to light shade and requires well-drained soil, making it ideal for xeriscaping.
Lepanthes dictydion
Lepanthes dictydion is an epiphytic plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It thrives in shaded, humid environments, making it ideal for terrariums or greenhouses. This plant's unique growth habit and adaptability make it a favorite among orchid enthusiasts.
Lavandula stoechas 'Helmsdale'
Lavandula stoechas 'Helmsdale' is a New Zealand selection of Spanish lavender, known for its velvety burgundy flowers and wide needle-like foliage. This large, compact plant grows 30 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for herb gardens and sunny rock walls.
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Apache Junction'
Dasylirion wheeleri 'Apache Junction' is a distinctive plant with smaller heads of powder blue foliage. It grows on red sandstone and is known for its drought tolerance and resilience. This plant is ideal for xeriscaping and adds a unique texture to gardens with its striking foliage. Its adaptability to arid conditions makes it a valuable addition to landscapes in dry climates.
Echinacea 'Sunrise'
Echinacea 'Sunrise' is a cross of Echinacea purpurea and paradoxa, featuring fragrant, buttery-yellow flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and is a good rebloomer, adding vibrant color to gardens.
Masdevallia harlequina
Masdevallia harlequina is an orchid species from South America, known for its distinctive flowers with intricate patterns and striking colors. It grows in cloud forests and high-altitude regions, requiring cooler temperatures, high humidity, and filtered light. This orchid is a favorite among collectors for its unique appearance and challenging care requirements. Its ability to thrive in specific conditions makes it a prized plant for orchid enthusiasts. The plant's exotic flowers and growth habit make it a standout in any orchid collection.
Tricyrtis 'Sinonome'
Tricyrtis 'Sinonome' is a toad lily rated highly at the Chicago Botanic Gardens for its performance in heat, humidity, and cold. It features 3-foot tall upright stems with leaves from bottom to top and late summer clusters of 1-inch purple and white speckled flowers. This plant prefers slightly moist soils and is drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for woodland gardens.
Echeveria 'Vanilla Bees'
Echeveria 'Vanilla Bees' is a drought-tolerant succulent that naturally grows in sunny areas. It prefers a south-facing location and requires porous, well-draining soil. This plant needs little watering and should be protected from water-logging, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens.