Plants
Tricyrtis maculata
Tricyrtis maculata is a Chinese species with sturdy stems and large leaves featuring black spots. It produces cream to light green flowers that are heavily spotted, adding a unique touch to gardens. This plant thrives in part sun to light shade and is often used in cottage gardens or as a cut flower.
Sansevieria 'Lauren'
Sansevieria 'Lauren' is an easy-to-care-for houseplant known for its tall, sharply-pointed, sword-shaped leaves. It is highly adaptable and tolerant of low-light conditions, making it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Hypericum ascyron
Hypericum ascyron, also known as the great St. John's wort, is an upright subshrub that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It features narrow, deep green leaves and bright yellow flowers with numerous stamens in late summer. This perennial is found in Asia and North America and is known for its rabbit-resistant properties.
Taxiphyllum alternans
Taxiphyllum alternans, commonly known as Taiwan Moss, is a versatile aquatic plant that thrives when attached to rocks, stones, or driftwood. It features dense, green growth and has medium growth rates. This moss is easy to attach using fishing line or cotton thread and does not require CO2, making it suitable for a variety of aquarium setups. It can grow emerged and prefers medium to high lighting conditions.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Konigstein'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Konigstein' is a prolific hydrangea with blooms that transition from dark red to purple to blue. This five-foot-tall plant features dark green, deeply veined leaves and was bred in Switzerland in 1975. It is known for its vibrant and varied flower colors.
Dryopteris celsa
Dryopteris celsa is a rare North American native fern, a hybrid between Dryopteris ludoviciana and Dryopteris goldiana. It has an upright and rotund growth habit with large, coarse, dark green, semi-evergreen fronds. This fern is tolerant of dry sites but prefers damp conditions, making it ideal for swamps and wet woodlands.
Hoya 'Crassipetiolata'
Hoya 'Crassipetiolata' is a tropical indoor plant with medium green leaves that develop dark veins and silver specks. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause the leaves to turn red or purple.
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Brevifolia'
Drosera 'Lantau Island X Brevifolia' is a petite sundew hybrid with orange-red rosettes and numerous red-orange tentacles. It thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and produces sterile light pink blossoms, flowering more profusely in summer. This plant is ideal for terrariums and requires a winter rest for optimal growth.
Philodendron 'Summer Glory'
Philodendron 'Summer Glory' is a tropical houseplant admired for its lush, heart-shaped leaves with variegated green, creamy white, and bright pink hues. This hybrid, a cross between Philodendron gloriosum and Philodendron mccolleys red, features reddish bronze young leaves that mature to a dark, shiny green. It thrives in moderate indirect light and requires regular watering and moderate humidity. Known for its durability and relative pest resistance, 'Summer Glory' is a vibrant addition to indoor plant collections.
Echinodorus 'Marble Queen'
Echinodorus 'Marble Queen' is a rare type of Amazon Sword plant with green leaves marked by white. It is a heavy root feeder, suitable for larger tanks, and can be grown both emersed and submerged. This plant requires nutrient-dense soil and benefits from CO2 injection for optimal growth. It grows to a height of 6-12 inches and is ideal for aquariums, terrariums, or paludariums.
Cucurbita pepo 'Angel Hair'
Cucurbita pepo 'Angel Hair' is a unique squash variety that produces up to 15 fruits per plant, each weighing 1.5 to 2 pounds. It is ideal for trellising and serves as a low-calorie pasta alternative, making it a versatile addition to vegetable gardens.
Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly'
Rotala macrandra 'Mini Butterfly' is an aquatic plant with delicate, finely divided leaves that range from green to reddish-pink. It grows 4-8 inches tall and requires medium to high lighting, CO2, and nutrients for optimal growth in aquariums.
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors'
Mirabilis jalapa 'Broken Colors' is a drought-tolerant plant known for its deer resistance and fragrant, mottled, bi-colored tubular flowers. The blooms have a scent reminiscent of lilacs and jasmine, making it a charming addition to any garden. This plant is ideal for those seeking a low-maintenance, aromatic garden feature.
Baptisia alba var. alba
Baptisia alba var. alba, a southern form of white baptisia, is known for its large blackened, drooping seed pods and blue-green foliage. It forms a 3-foot tall and wide mound, topped with 1-2 foot tall spikes of pure white flowers in late spring. This plant is deer-resistant and forms a full-figured, upright clump up to 4 feet tall. It thrives in full sun and is a vigorous grower, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Faucaria tigrina
Faucaria tigrina, also known as 'Tiger Jaws', is a drought-tolerant succulent native to the southern Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features fleshy triangular leaves and blooms in autumn with yellow daisy-like flowers. This plant requires full sun, well-draining soil, and minimal watering, making it ideal for sunny, dry environments.
Begonia 'Mini Melbourne'
Begonia 'Mini Melbourne' is a hybrid with tiny, delicate leaves showing shades of dark green, orange, and red. It grows 6 to 8 inches tall and prefers shade to partial shade. This plant is known for its unique 'eyelash' appearance.
Senecio vitalis
Senecio vitalis, also known as Narrowleaf Chalksticks, is a succulent with skinny blue leaves. It produces small white flowers in late spring and early summer and can grow up to 4 feet tall. This plant thrives in full sun or bright indoor light and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for coastal conditions. It is non-toxic and can be propagated by cuttings.
Peltandra sagittifolia
Peltandra sagittifolia is a rare US native plant found in acidic bogs of the southeastern United States. It features spade-shaped foliage and produces white flowers similar to spathiphyllum, followed by bright red berries. This perennial is part of the aroid family and thrives in sun to part sun conditions.
Hoya heuschkeliana
Hoya heuschkeliana is a tropical plant with small, glossy green leaves and bell-shaped flowers that emit a buttered popcorn scent. It prefers extra warmth and humidity, thriving in bright, indirect light. The plant has a trailing or twining growth habit, making it ideal for hanging displays.
Cryptocoryne affinis
Cryptocoryne affinis is an aquarium plant with deep red leaves and a moderate growth rate. It is sensitive to environmental changes and prefers low to moderate light. This plant thrives in nutrient-rich substrate and stable aquarium conditions, making it suitable for beginners.
Dicentra cucullaria
Dicentra cucullaria, commonly known as Dutchman's breeches, is a spring-blooming perennial native to eastern North America. Its white flowers resemble upside-down breeches and are dependent on bumblebees for pollination. This plant prefers consistently wet, loose rich soils and appreciates shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens.
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata'
Hoya carnosa 'Compacta Variegata' is a unique plant with twisted, glossy green leaves accented by cream variegation. This compact plant grows to about 4 to 6 inches tall and is perfect for trailing. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires the soil to dry out between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor spaces.
Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro'
Hemerocallis 'Stella De Oro' is a compact daylily known for its golden-yellow flowers that bloom from summer into fall. This plant attracts butterflies and has a clumping growth habit, making it suitable for beds, borders, and ground covers. 'Stella De Oro' is drought-tolerant and can handle poor soils, heat, and humidity, making it a hardy choice for various garden settings. It produces miniature orange flowers on 18-inch stems and reblooms throughout the summer. This daylily is a low-maintenance plant that can be divided every few years to maintain its vigor. It is a popular choice for adding color and interest to garden landscapes.
Begonia 'Snowfall'
Begonia 'Snowfall' is a fast-growing, cane-like hybrid with dark green leaves heavily spotted with silver. It has an upright arching growth habit and prefers shade to partial sun. This plant grows 18 to 24 inches tall and should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
Pinus taeda
Pinus taeda, commonly known as loblolly pine, is a tall coniferous evergreen native to the Southeastern United States. It can grow between 60 to 80 feet in height with a spread of 25 to 35 feet. The tree is characterized by its cinnamon brown bark and dark green needles, which are 2 to 4 inches long. It produces reddish-brown pine cones in early fall, providing food for wildlife like squirrels and chipmunks. This fast-growing tree is highly valued for lumber and pulpwood and is the official state tree of Arkansas.
Begonia 'Bethlehem Star'
Begonia 'Bethlehem Star' is a plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It requires the soil to dry out between waterings, making it a suitable choice for indoor environments like terrariums and vivariums.
Myrmecophila brysiana
Myrmecophila brysiana is an orchid species found along rivers and seashores in dense mangroves in Central America. This plant is known for its significant variation in flower appearance, making it a unique addition to orchid collections. Its preference for moist environments and ability to thrive in mangrove conditions make it an interesting choice for those seeking to replicate its natural habitat. The plant's adaptability and distinctive flowers add a touch of exotic beauty to any collection.
Adiantum venustum
Adiantum venustum, native to China and the Himalayas, is an evergreen fern with triangular soft green fronds and black stems. It forms a spreading mat and is hardy to -10°C, suitable for USDA zones 5-8. This deer-resistant groundcover thrives in moist, humus-rich soil and is ideal for woodland gardens.
Syngonium 'Robusta'
Syngonium 'Robusta' is an arrowhead plant that thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is known for its good luck charm and is a popular choice for windowsills and housewarming gifts.