Plants
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is a hardy, heat-tolerant tree with heart-shaped leaves that emerge with a reddish tinge in spring and turn yellow in fall. It attracts pollinators and birds, and is resistant to pests, diseases, and deer. Best grown in full sun in cooler climates or part sun in warmer zones, it prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil'
Philodendron hederaceum 'Brasil' is a low-maintenance plant with dark green leaves featuring cream and lime-colored splotches. It can grow 6-36 inches tall and 12-36 inches wide, thriving in bright to medium indirect light. This air-purifying plant is toxic if ingested.
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'
Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' is a dwarf, thick-leaved mutation of Hosta 'Blue Cadet', forming a 1-foot wide mound. It has small, round, blue-green leaves and lavender flowers, thriving in light, open shade.
Helleborus niger 'Mont Blanc'
Helleborus niger 'Mont Blanc' is a new selection of the Christmas Rose, known for its good vigor and long flowering period from December to March. Bred by Het Wilgenbroek in Belgium, this plant is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to shade.
Delphinium 'Summer Nights'
Delphinium 'Summer Nights' is a dwarf variety known for its dark royal violet-blue to royal purple florets. This cold-hardy plant forms dense clumps that reach 10-12 inches in height and width, requiring no staking. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is deer resistant. Best grown in full sun with afternoon shade, it thrives in well-drained, enriched soil and benefits from regular moisture and feeding.
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Compacta'
Agave victoriae-reginae 'Compacta' is a dwarf form of the Queen Victoria agave, prized for its compact, leafy rosette and dramatic white veining. This succulent is native to Mexico and is well-suited for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. Its tight, spherical shape makes it a striking focal point in any garden. The plant's compact form and unique appearance make it a favorite among succulent enthusiasts.
Alocasia 'Dark Star'
Alocasia 'Dark Star' is a cold-tolerant tropical plant, a hybrid of four elephant ear varieties, known for its striking royal purple veins. It can grow up to 6 feet tall and features deep purple stems and veins, making it a dramatic addition to any garden. This plant thrives in high humidity and light conditions, requiring regular watering and maintenance. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings, though it poses a hazard to pets. The 'Dark Star' is ideal for tropical-themed gardens and can be grown in USDA zones 10 and 11.
Hosta 'Paintbrush'
Hosta 'Paintbrush' is a hybrid plant with butterscotch leaves bordered by green, intensifying in color as the season progresses. It forms a 2-foot wide clump topped with 20-inch scapes of dark lavender flowers in early summer, adding a striking contrast to gardens.
Sinningia leucotricha
Sinningia leucotricha is a caudex-forming perennial succulent native to southern Brazil. It features silver-green paired leaves covered in hair and bright orange tubular flowers in July. This plant is slightly frost-hardy and prefers shaded sunlight, making it a unique addition to rock gardens or as a houseplant.
Delphinium 'Diamonds Blue'
Delphinium 'Diamonds Blue' is a low-maintenance perennial known for its electrified lavender-blue blooms with purple spots. Hardy in USDA zones 3-9, it grows 18-24 inches tall and forms mounds of deep green lobed leaves. This plant is pollinator-friendly, attracting birds, bees, and hummingbirds, and is deer resistant. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, preferring cooler climates with low humidity.
Echeveria 'Ramillette'
Echeveria 'Ramillette' is a succulent from the Crassulaceae family, featuring green leaves with red tips and rosettes up to 4 inches in diameter. It produces yellow to orange flowers in winter and spring, requiring bright light but avoiding direct sunlight. This plant is drought-resistant and thrives with the soak and dry watering method, making it a low-maintenance choice for succulent enthusiasts.
Liatris spicata
Liatris spicata, commonly known as Blazing Star, is a clump-forming perennial with bold, upright purple wands that attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It is native to North America and grows in USDA zones 3 to 9, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. The plant is deer-resistant and offers a striking display with its rosy-purple blooms.
Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier'
Nerium oleander 'Mathilde Ferrier' is a hardy shrub that can survive temperatures as low as -9 degrees Fahrenheit. It grows up to 8 feet tall and produces double, light yellow flowers in late summer. This plant is drought tolerant and suitable for sunny locations.
Heuchera 'Palace Passion'
Heuchera 'Palace Passion' is a perennial plant with striking chocolate-colored foliage overlaid with silver, complemented by coral pink flowers. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a great choice for both sun and shade gardens. Its unique foliage and vibrant blooms add a touch of elegance to any landscape, and it thrives in part sun to light shade conditions.
Tulipa gesneriana 'Crunchy Cummins'
Tulipa gesneriana 'Crunchy Cummins' is a perennial bulb with soft lilac-pink flowers edged in creamy-white. It is sweetly fragrant and features wide, arching soft-green foliage. This tulip is cold hardy and prefers full sun to partial shade, requiring well-drained soil to thrive.
Hyptis lorentziana
Hyptis lorentziana is a bushy plant native to South America, known for its deep purple-red leaves. It thrives on the edges of ponds and wet areas, growing up to 2 meters tall in natural settings. This plant requires strong lighting and benefits from CO2 supplementation, making it suitable for aquascaping and ornamental purposes.
Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway'
Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' is a shorter form of native eupatorium, featuring large purple flower clusters on 50-inch stems. It blooms in late summer and is known for attracting butterflies.
Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum'
Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum', also known as dwarf fairy wings, is a charming shade plant with tiny, clear pink flowers that bloom in early spring. This plant forms tight evergreen clumps about 1 foot tall and is tolerant of dry shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens. Epimedium diphyllum 'Roseum' is known for its ornamental foliage, which has a graceful form and sometimes features saw-toothed edges. It is a spreading plant that makes an excellent small-scale ground cover. This species is part of the Epimedium genus, which is prized for its delicate flowers and attractive foliage. It is a low-maintenance plant that adds a touch of elegance to shaded areas.
Juniperus rigida var. rigida
Juniperus rigida var. rigida is a rapidly growing conifer with an upright leader and a distinctive mop-head-like appearance. Its side branches arch upward before cascading downward, creating a unique silhouette. The plant features stiff needles and is native to regions such as China, Japan, and Korea. It is well-suited for dry shade and can be used in xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. This juniper is also resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady In Black'
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady In Black' is a plant with 3-foot tall rigid stems and tiny, black-purple leaves. It produces small, white, star-shaped flowers in late summer, adding a unique contrast to garden landscapes.
Hosta 'Captain Kirk'
Hosta 'Captain Kirk' is a sport of Hosta 'Gold Standard', featuring a wide golden center with a dark green edge. It forms a 3-foot wide clump topped with lavender flowers in midsummer. This maintenance-free perennial thrives in rich, moist soil and light shade, making it a great choice for brightening woodland gardens. Its flowers are a valuable nectar source for honeybees.
Campanula 'Samantha'
Campanula 'Samantha' is a hybrid plant forming 3-inch tall clumps with tiny round green leaves. It produces 6-inch spikes of blue-purple flowers from June through July, attracting butterflies with its fragrance.
Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson'
Geranium riversleaianum 'Mavis Simpson' is a sterile hybrid geranium with greyish foliage and pale pink flowers adorned with rosy purple tracery. It blooms over an extended period, making it a charming groundcover for gardens.
Hosta 'Gold Drop'
Hosta 'Gold Drop' is a vigorous grower that forms a neat mound of medium-sized, pale gold leaves. This plant is well-suited for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in light shade and is a great choice for groundcover in cottage gardens.
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink'
Cornus kousa 'Rutpink' is a tree with deep fuchsia-pink bracts and crimson-red, strawberry-like summer fruits. Its burgundy-red fall foliage adds seasonal interest, and it is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9. This tree grows 20-25 feet tall and is disease and deer resistant, preferring well-drained acidic soil.