Plants
Echinosepala uncinata
Echinosepala uncinata is a species of orchid native to Jamaica. It is part of the diverse and intricate family of orchids, known for their unique and often striking floral structures.
Betula populifolia 'Whitespire'
Betula populifolia 'Whitespire' is an elegant accent tree with chalky-white bark and a fast-growing, pyramidal form. It features shiny, dark green leaves that turn clear-yellow in fall and is known for its good pest resistance and urban tolerance. This tree thrives in cool, moist soil and can grow in full sun or partial shade, making it a low-maintenance choice for landscapes.
Echinacea 'Green Twister'
Echinacea 'Green Twister' is a hardy sun perennial known for its bi-colored blooms with green tips and pink-to-magenta centers. It forms mounds of coarse green foliage and is drought-tolerant, attracting pollinators and birds. This low-maintenance plant blooms until autumn and is ideal for xeriscaping.
Delosperma carterae 'Carlile Pink'
Delosperma carterae 'Carlile Pink' is a ground-hugging succulent with fleshy green, pointed leaves and 1-inch pinkish-lavender flowers that bloom from late May. Known for its exceptional winter hardiness, this plant requires good drainage and is ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. It attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations.
Hosta venusta 'Green Wave'
Hosta venusta 'Green Wave' is a perennial with very dark green, wavy leaves, forming a slightly stoloniferous clump. It reaches a width of 1 foot in five years and produces 15-inch dark purple flowers in late June. This plant is suitable for various garden settings, including dry shade and rain gardens.
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'
Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer' is a French Hybrid lilac known for its double, lavender-pink, fragrant flowers. This plant features heart-shaped leaves and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-7 and can grow up to 12 feet tall and 10 feet wide. The blooms are nectar-rich, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds. It is disease and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. Pruning should be done immediately after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' is a compact dwarf variety of lavender with dark-purple flower spikes and fragrant blooms. It is very drought-tolerant, cold-hardy, and deer resistant, making it ideal for well-drained soils in full sun. This lavender is commonly used in sachets and perfumes and should be pruned in spring.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Marshmallow' is an evergreen plant with glossy green spade-shaped foliage and soft pink funnel-like flowers. It grows best in wet sites and can be submerged in water, making it ideal for rain gardens. This plant is winter hardy in zone 7 and requires sun for at least half a day.
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap'
Aspidistra elatior 'Snow Cap' is a Japanese selection with a striking white pattern of variegation on its evergreen leaves. It grows 30 inches tall and is ideal for brightening dark spots in woodland shade gardens. This low-maintenance plant thrives in both moist and dry soils.
Echeveria 'Fire Pillar'
Echeveria 'Fire Pillar' is a drought-tolerant succulent that thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. Known for its ability to reproduce in various ways, it requires minimal watering and benefits from periods of drought between waterings. Adding pumice, perlite, or grit to cactus soil enhances drainage, making it ideal for this plant. Its resilience and adaptability make it a popular choice for those seeking low-maintenance, sun-loving plants.
Oncidium cariniferum
Oncidium cariniferum is an orchid native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. It produces small, colorful blossoms with yellow, orange, and red hues, and has a delightful fragrance. This orchid thrives in cool, misty environments.
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings'
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings' are hybrid seedlings between white and purple flowered forms, producing orchid-like flowers in spring. The plant features iris-like foliage and thrives in part sun to light shade. It is a hardy orchid that adds a unique touch to gardens with its striking blooms.
Anthurium 'Silver Blush' X 'wonderboy'
Anthurium 'Silver Blush' X 'Wonderboy' is a hybrid plant known for its striking foliage and preference for bright, indirect light. It thrives in temperatures between 65-75°F and requires high humidity levels of 60% or more. This plant should be grown in well-draining soil, with the soil kept evenly moist but not waterlogged. As a member of the Araceae family, it is appreciated for its ornamental leaves and is a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Clouded Sky'
Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Clouded Sky' is a garden specimen with light green foliage tipped in frosty white. It forms a 5-foot tall by 8-foot wide mound and is easy to grow, adding a unique texture to landscapes.
Philodendron 'Ginny'
Philodendron 'Ginny' is a climbing plant with deep green leaves featuring split lobes. It belongs to the Araceae family and prefers bright, indirect light. This plant is suitable for indoor environments and is known for its air-purifying qualities, making it a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Whirligig'
Hosta 'Whirligig' features dark green leaves with a central pattern of creamy white, changing color from white to light olive-green to dark green. It forms 20-inch wide clumps and is topped with stalks of medium lavender flowers in midsummer. This hosta is suitable for shade gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Chrysosplenium macrophyllum
Chrysosplenium macrophyllum is a perennial plant related to saxifrage, native to China. It forms open rosettes of bergenia-shaped, hairy green leaves, reaching about 6 inches tall and 8 inches wide. In early spring, it produces panicles of unique, UFO-like flowers. The plant spreads through above-ground stolons, forming new rosettes, and prefers moist soil, making it suitable for shaded garden areas.
Buddleja 'Fourth Of July'
Buddleja 'Fourth Of July' is a fast-growing shrub known for its tri-color display of white, pink, and purple fragrant blooms. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and is drought-tolerant once established. This low-maintenance plant is deer and rabbit resistant and thrives in full sun.
Encyclia 'Doctor Ben'
Encyclia 'Doctor Ben' is an orchid hybrid that combines the genetic traits of various Encyclia species. This plant is known for its unique flowers and adaptability, making it a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts.
Hosta 'Silly String'
Hosta 'Silly String' is a compact hybrid plant with long, narrow, wavy blue leaves, reaching a height of 14 inches and a width of 28 inches. It produces lavender flowers in late summer and thrives in light, open shade with moist, rich soil. Bees are the primary pollinators of this plant.
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
Astilbe 'Bridal Veil' is a perennial known for its white plume-like flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It thrives in USDA zones 4-9, preferring partial shade and consistent moisture. This plant is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen'
Hedychium densiflorum 'Stephen' is a perennial plant discovered in the Dudh Kosi Valley, Nepal, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. It grows up to 3 feet tall and features narrow foliage with slender flower heads of fragrant, butterscotch-yellow flowers. This plant blooms from late July to late September and is a delightful addition to gardens, attracting insects with its fragrance.
Remusatia vivipara 'Son La'
Remusatia vivipara 'Son La' is a unique plant with large olive green leaves featuring purple blotches. It produces bright yellow flowers in late spring and grows on rocky, shaded slopes. The plant has rigidly upright stolons with small tubercles and should be kept above freezing in winter.
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa
Kalanchoe rhombopilosa is a succulent species endemic to southwest Itampolo, Madagascar, known for its thick, fleshy leaves with silver to green coloring and brown markings. This herbaceous perennial grows up to 12 inches in height and features stems with long, soft hairs. It requires at least 6 hours of light daily and should be watered when the soil is dry. Preferring temperatures above 30°F, it thrives in well-drained soil with optimal humidity around 40%.