Plants
Scindapsus 'Pictus Exotica'
Scindapsus 'Pictus Exotica' is an easy-care, fast-growing vining plant with big heart-shaped green leaves and shimmery silver variegation. It prefers bright, indirect light and can grow over 8 feet long indoors. This plant is easily propagated, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Mimosa pudica
Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the sensitive plant, is a fascinating perennial native to the Caribbean and South America. It is renowned for its rapid leaf-folding response to touch, a defense mechanism that exposes its spines. This plant features forest green, compound leaflets and globe-shaped lilac-pink blooms. It thrives in tropical climates as a perennial but is often grown as an annual or houseplant elsewhere. Mimosa pudica prefers nutrient-poor soils and is not shade-tolerant. It is also known for its ability to extract heavy metals from polluted soils, making it useful for phytoremediation. Despite its beauty, it can become invasive in some regions.
Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'
Lagerstroemia 'Natchez' is a crape myrtle with pristine white blossoms and an upright growth habit. It can reach a mature height of 20-30 feet and thrives in USDA zones 7-9. This plant is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Echinocereus viereckii
This plant, native to Mexico, is notable for its floppy, crumpled stems that can reach up to 50 cm long and change color from green to purple under bright light. It produces magenta funnel-shaped flowers from late spring to summer and is extremely drought-tolerant. The plant requires minimal watering and thrives in well-drained soil. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and can be easily propagated through division, grafting, or seeds. Its resilience and ease of care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Calathea pilosa
Calathea pilosa is a tropical indoor plant with bright green leaves and striking yellow patterning. It is known for its air-purifying qualities and is pet-friendly, making it a popular choice for households.
Rhododendron 'Hino Crimson'
This short shrub features fiery red flowers that appear in mid-spring and last until summer. Its foliage stays green in summer and turns bronze and red in fall. The plant grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, humus-rich acidic soil that drains well. It grows 2-3 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide and makes a great container plant.
Ephedra nebrodensis
Ephedra nebrodensis is a Mediterranean native plant known for its sprawling clump of tangled blue-green stems. It grows up to 2 feet in height with a 4-foot spread and lacks leaves, making it a unique addition to gardens. This plant thrives in sunny conditions and is well-suited for Mediterranean-style landscapes.
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Candystripe'
Cosmos bipinnatus 'Candystripe' is a drought-tolerant annual known for its striking white petals with rosy edges surrounding a golden center. It readily reseeds, making it a persistent presence in gardens. This plant is easy to grow and attracts pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to garden spaces.
Agastache foeniculum
Agastache foeniculum, commonly known as anise hyssop, is a perennial plant in the mint family native to North America. It is recognized for its tolerance to deer and drought, as well as its appeal to pollinators. The plant grows 2 to 4 feet tall with a clump-like, upright shape and features showy lavender flowers from June to September. Its oval, toothed leaves have a white tint underneath, and the plant produces a taproot. Anise hyssop is valued for its use in teas, potpourri, and as a seasoning, and it has been used medicinally by Native Americans. Its vibrant flowers and aromatic leaves make it a favorite for pollinator gardens.
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko'
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green Gecko' is an aquatic plant endemic to Borneo, known for its light green leaves and easy care. It can grow submerged or emerged and prefers low to medium light. The plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and stable water conditions. Its slow growth rate and unique leaf coloration make it a popular choice for aquariums.
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum'
Sedum lineare 'Variegatum' is an evergreen groundcover known for its striking green leaves edged in white. This low-growing perennial forms a non-weedy mat and is highly drought-tolerant, making it ideal for sunny locations. It rarely flowers, but when it does, it produces small yellow blooms. The plant thrives in well-draining soil and requires minimal watering, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. It can withstand temperatures as low as 40°F, but prefers ample light to maintain its vibrant foliage. This sedum is versatile in reproduction and can adapt to various garden settings, including rock gardens and living walls.
Rosa 'Radtko'
This rose features explosive red blooms from spring to fall, high disease resistance, and heat tolerance, growing 3-4 feet tall and wide, and is known for its impressive winter hardiness.
Peperomia 'Obtipan'
Peperomia 'Obtipan' is a small, easy-care houseplant with a diverse appearance, featuring various leaf shapes and colors. Its compact size and low maintenance make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Thermopsis lanceolata
Thermopsis lanceolata, native to Russia, is an early-season flowering perennial with bright yellow, baptisia-like flowers. It grows in 3-foot tall clumps with peanut-like leaves and thrives in sunny locations.
Brassia caudata
Brassia caudata, also known as the spider orchid, is found across the warmer parts of the Western Hemisphere. It is celebrated for its distinctive tailed flowers and adapts well to diverse habitats. This orchid is a unique addition to any collection.
Euphorbia susannae
Euphorbia susannae is a small clustering succulent with chubby stems and rows of tubercles. It produces yellow flowers from round seed capsules, blooming in fall or spring. This plant grows up to 4 inches tall and 12 inches in diameter, thriving in full indirect sunlight and requiring regular watering to prevent root rot.
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Little Princess'
Goeppertia roseopicta 'Little Princess' is a charming plant known for its air-purifying qualities. Its leaves curl up at night and unfurl in the morning, adding a dynamic element to its appearance. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires a moist, high-humidity environment.
Curcuma alismatifolia
This plant features an upright structure with blooms that appear on a scape above the foliage. The pink blossoms emerge from late spring through fall, adding a splash of color to the garden.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Garden Baudirector Kuhnert' is a shy bloomer with large blue flowers in acidic soil. These flowers are suitable for cutting and drying, making them a versatile addition to gardens. This plant thrives in USDA zone 6.
Aeonium aureum
Aeonium aureum is a succulent native to the Canary Islands, featuring very short stems with several leaf rosettes of grey-green, fleshy leaves. It produces bright yellow flowers and is highly drought-tolerant, thriving in sunny areas with well-draining soil.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Burning Embers'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Burning Embers' is a hybrid with metallic pink and silver-spotted leaves, black veins, and a dark pink margin. It prefers shade to partial sun and grows 8 to 12 inches tall, requiring the soil to dry between waterings.
Clematis cirrhosa
Clematis cirrhosa is a Mediterranean native vine known for its glossy evergreen foliage and cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers with dark speckles. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and blooms from October, with seed heads remaining after flowering. This plant is more winter hardy than often indicated and is ideal for adding vertical interest to gardens. Its ability to attract butterflies and birds makes it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly landscapes.
Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'
Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine' is a compact succulent known for its rich black-green foliage and bright yellow flowers that bloom in midsummer. This vigorous grower forms a 6-inch tall mound that can spread up to 20 inches wide. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and green roofs. The plant's vibrant flowers and glossy foliage provide a striking contrast in any garden setting.
Goeppertia veitchiana
Goeppertia veitchiana, also known as 'Medallion Calathea', is a houseplant with large, show-stopping foliage featuring dark green and bright pink patterns. It thrives in medium to bright indirect light and high humidity, requiring well-draining soil and distilled water to avoid leaf distress.
Nymphaea 'Director George T Moore'
Nymphaea 'Director George T Moore' is a hybrid water lily cultivar celebrated for its large, showy flowers that transition from pink to white and emit a pleasant fragrance. This plant is well-suited for ponds or water gardens in temperate climates, preferring still water and 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Its green leaves have a slightly mottled pattern, adding visual interest to aquatic settings.
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson'
Prunus persica 'Gulf Crimson' is a peach tree producing sweet, large peaches with deep yellow-red flesh. It ripens from mid-May to early June and is self-pollinating, requiring 400 hours of winter chill. This tree grows 12-18 feet tall and is disease-resistant, making it suitable for USDA zones 8-10. It thrives in full sun and requires annual pruning and thinning.
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta'
Philodendron 'Jose Buono Fiesta' is a rare plant with elongated heart-shaped leaves featuring green and white marble variegation. It adds a unique touch to any plant collection.
Dryopteris clintoniana
Dryopteris clintoniana is a fertile hybrid fern native to the northern hemisphere, resulting from a cross between Dryopteris cristata and Dryopteris goldieana. It forms a 3-foot tall clump of dark green evergreen foliage and thrives in slightly moist to average woodland garden conditions. This fern is a resilient addition to shade gardens.
Primula vulgaris
Primula vulgaris is a winter-hardy primrose hybrid with dense clusters of double blue flowers. It is summer dormant and prefers bright shade or a few hours of direct sun. The plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils and tolerates brief periods of drought. Its rosettes of green leaves reach about 7 inches tall and 1 foot wide, making it suitable for woodland and rock gardens.
Dendrobium jenkinsii
Dendrobium jenkinsii is an orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including southern China and the eastern Himalayas. It features arching canes with narrow leaves and clusters of star-shaped, fragrant white and yellow flowers.