Plants
Primulina 'Summer Song'
Primulina 'Summer Song', also known as 'Asian Violets', features graceful green leaves and trumpet-shaped violet blooms. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires the soil to dry between waterings. This plant is similar in care to African violets and benefits from monthly fertilization at reduced strength.
Peperomia 'Ripple'
Peperomia 'Ripple' is a tropical evergreen shrub with heart-shaped leaves and cream-colored inflorescence. It grows up to 8 inches tall and is native to South American jungles, thriving in low light conditions.
Aquarius horizontalis 'Mini'
Aquarius horizontalis 'Mini' is a compact variety of Echinodorus horizontalis, ideal for smaller aquariums or as a foreground plant. It features horizontally growing leaf blades with a heart-shaped base and an acute tip. This plant requires a well-lit environment and slightly acidic water conditions.
Begonia paleata
Begonia paleata is an easy-care plant with a bushier appearance, known for its bright red, pink, yellow, or white flowers. This versatile plant is suitable for various indoor settings, providing a colorful and lively display with minimal maintenance.
Anthurium chamberlainii
Anthurium chamberlainii is a tropical plant native to Venezuela, known for its maroon to light green leaves. It thrives in moderate to high indirect light and requires high humidity, making it ideal for indoor cultivation. The plant appreciates good airflow and is well-suited to environments that mimic its natural habitat. Its striking foliage adds a touch of the exotic to any indoor plant collection.
Begonia 'Harmony's Ray Glo'
Begonia 'Harmony's Ray Glo' is a shade-loving plant with bright yellow to green leaves marked with black. It grows in short clusters and tolerates temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. This begonia adds a splash of color to shaded garden areas with its distinctive foliage.
Hemerocallis 'Purple Oro'
Hemerocallis 'Purple Oro' is a compact herbaceous perennial with striking purple flowers that bloom in summer and rebloom through early fall. Native to Eurasia, this plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and thrives in full to partial sun, growing 14-20 inches tall.
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin'
Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' is an aquatic plant ideal for aquariums, known for its larger leaf structure and intense red hue. It is adaptable to low-light conditions and does not require CO2 supplementation, making it easy to care for. This plant is suitable for midground or background placement in aquariums, providing a vibrant splash of color. Ludwigia repens 'Rubin' is easy to propagate through trimming, making it a popular choice for aquarists. Its adaptability and striking appearance make it a favorite among those looking to enhance their aquatic environments.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Baby Lace'
Hydrangea paniculata 'Baby Lace' is a compact variety known for its full blooms with bright white petals. It is a hardy plant suitable for USDA zone 4, making it a resilient choice for cooler climates.
Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot'
Lagerstroemia 'Red Hot' is a crape myrtle with jet-black foliage and boldly colored red blooms that last from early spring to winter. It grows 10-12 feet tall, is drought-tolerant, and resistant to pests and mildew.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Freudenstein'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Freudenstein' is a compact shrub with vibrant blooms that change color based on soil acidity, ranging from deep pink to blue. Bred in Switzerland, it features strong stems and lush foliage, making it a beautiful addition to gardens.
Drosera capensis 'Alba'
Drosera capensis 'Alba' is a medium-sized carnivorous plant native to the Cape region of South Africa. It features long strap-like leaves with red tentacles and lime green appearance, producing white flowers on tall scapes. This plant thrives in open, sunny, boggy conditions and is an excellent choice for terrariums.
Copiapoa esmeraldana
Copiapoa esmeraldana is a cactus native to the Atacama Desert in Northern Chile, known for its yellow, campanulate, scented flowers. It forms large clumps and requires full sun, light watering, and good drainage. This plant is propagated by seeds or stem cuttings and should be kept warm and dry in winter.
Rhododendron 'Autumn Starburst'
This evergreen shrub produces bicolor coral pink blossoms with bold white margins and has a massive initial spring bloom followed by 2-3 more reblooms before winter. It has glossy, rounded oval leaves and grows 3 feet tall and 3.5 feet wide. It is hardy from USDA zones 6a-10b and requires well-draining acidic soil.
Actaea pachypoda
Actaea pachypoda, commonly known as white baneberry or doll's-eyes, is a native plant of eastern North America. It grows in hardwood and mixed forests, reaching heights of 18 to 30 inches. The plant features toothed, bipinnate leaves and produces dense racemes of white flowers. Its most distinctive feature is the white berries with black stigma scars, which are toxic to humans but consumed by birds. This perennial is often cultivated for its ornamental value, adding a unique touch to shade gardens.
Rhododendron 'Roblebo'
Rhododendron 'Roblebo' is an evergreen azalea with bright clear-red blooms that can rebloom up to three times a year. It grows to about 3 feet high and 3.5 feet wide, with a faster growth habit than other dwarf azaleas. This plant thrives in well-draining, slightly acidic soil and requires partial sun, making it a vibrant addition to gardens in USDA zones 6-10.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Interhydia'
This plant is known for its showy white flowers that fade to bright pink, blooming from late summer to late fall. It grows rapidly to a height of 6-8 feet and a width of 3-4 feet, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and blooms on old wood. Prune after flowering.
Spiranthes cernua
Spiranthes cernua, commonly known as the nodding lady's tresses, is a fall-blooming bog orchid native to North America. It features a spiral of fragrant white flowers on a tall stem, blooming from late summer until after the first frost. This orchid grows in open, acidic bogs and is adaptable to drier conditions if the soil remains damp during flowering. It is winter hardy and sensitive to mineral buildup, requiring rain or distilled water for irrigation.
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii
Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii is a disease-resistant perennial native to the southeastern United States, known for its compact growth and golden yellow flowers that bloom in July. This plant forms a 2-foot tall by 3.5-foot wide patch and is particularly attractive to pollinators, especially bees. It was named the 2023 Perennial Plant Association's plant of the year, highlighting its popularity and resilience. The plant's hairy green foliage is resistant to septoria leaf spot, making it a robust choice for gardens.
Philodendron fibraecataphyllum
Philodendron fibraecataphyllum is a climbing aroid with green, bell-like leaves during its immature stage, maturing into tri-lobed leaves. It thrives in moderate, indirect light and appreciates high humidity and airflow. This plant is suitable for bright indirect or filtered light environments and prefers temperatures between 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Lathyrus oleraceus
Lathyrus oleraceus is a versatile leafy green known for its nutritious value and sweet pea flavor. This edible-pod pea features purple flowers and long hypertendrils, making it a sturdy vining plant. It is disease-resistant and suitable for fresh eating or freezing, thriving in a variety of culinary applications.
Begonia 'Mr Hunt'
Begonia 'Mr Hunt' is a rhizomatous plant with large, deeply lobed leaves in shades of silver, black, purple, and green. It grows upright to about 2-3 feet tall and prefers shade to partial shade. This begonia is well-suited for indoor or shaded garden environments.
Peperomia fraseri
Peperomia fraseri is a small shrub native to Colombia and Peru, known for its upright stems and glossy, heart-shaped leaves. This plant features a distinctive inflorescence with a reddish peduncle and white bottle-brush flowers, adding a subtle fragrance to its surroundings. Peperomia fraseri thrives in typical room conditions and is well-suited for terrariums and vivariums. Its compact and bushy growth habit makes it an ideal choice for indoor plant collections. The plant's deep green leaves with silver or white veins add visual interest, making it a popular choice for decorative purposes. Its adaptability to various light conditions and its low maintenance requirements make it a favorite among plant enthusiasts looking to add a touch of greenery to their indoor spaces.
Rosa 'Radrazz'
Rosa 'Radrazz', part of the Knock Out series, is known for its bright red, reblooming flowers with a light sweet scent. It is resistant to common rose diseases and blooms from early spring through summer. This rose grows 3-5 feet tall and wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established.
Sedum confusum
Sedum confusum is a succulent shrub that forms a 1-foot wide clump with upright stems and terminal green rubbery leaves. It is topped with small yellow flowers in late summer and can grow up to 1 meter in height. This plant prefers full sun to slight shade and requires well-draining soil, thriving in temperatures between 65-75°F.
Hydrangea serrata 'Kurohime'
Hydrangea serrata 'Kurohime' is a unique variety with deeper purple stem color than most Serrata hydrangeas. It is suitable for gardens in zone 6, offering a striking visual contrast with its pigmented stems.
Lagerstroemia 'Red Rocket'
This plant has clusters of ruby red flowers in early spring and summer, with dark green foliage that turns bronze red in fall. It grows 20 to 30 feet tall with a 10 to 15-foot spread and is disease-resistant. The plant is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in USDA zones 6-9 with proper drainage and frequent watering during dry periods.
Momordica charantia
Bitter melon, or Momordica charantia, is a tropical vine known for its distinctive warty fruit and sharp taste that mellows when cooked. This plant thrives in warm climates and is best grown on a trellis or fence, reaching lengths of 6 to 8 feet. It is widely cultivated in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, and its fruit is a staple in various Asian cuisines. The plant features separate male and female yellow flowers and produces fruit from September to November in the Northern Hemisphere. Bitter melon is frost-tender and grows as an annual in temperate zones but can be perennial in tropical areas. The fruit is hollow with a thin flesh layer and a central seed cavity, and it is typically consumed when green or slightly yellow. While the plant is used in traditional medicine, there is no significant evidence supporting its effectiveness against major diseases. It is important to note that bitter melon can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and is not recommended for pregnant women.
Hoya blashernaezii
Hoya blashernaezii is a tropical epiphyte from the Philippines, known for its lanceolate leaves with parallel venation. It produces soft yellow, bell-shaped flowers and has a trailing or twining growth habit. This plant is endemic to the Philippines and was described in 1999, with several accepted subspecies. Hoya blashernaezii is a unique addition to collections for its distinctive foliage and floral display.