Plants
Bursera microphylla
Bursera microphylla, commonly known as the Little Elephant Tree, is native to northwestern Mexico and the southwestern US. It features a thickened, water-storing trunk and can grow up to 33 feet tall. The tree has light gray to white bark with reddish younger branches and star-shaped white or cream flowers. It is deciduous, retaining leaves year-round except in drought or cold conditions, and is known for its exfoliating papery bark.
Tropaeolum majus
Tropaeolum majus, commonly known as nasturtium, is a vibrant annual or short-lived perennial with peppery flowers in shades of scarlet, gold, orange, and yellow. Its edible blossoms and leaves have a taste reminiscent of watercress. This plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators, making it a delightful addition to gardens.
Dasylirion berlandieri
Dasylirion berlandieri is a striking plant with dusty blue, wavy, spiny-edged evergreen leaves forming a large rosette. It can grow up to 4 feet tall and 7 feet wide, with leaves reaching over 5 feet in length. This drought-tolerant plant produces a 10-foot tall flower spike that attracts bees. Native to Mexico, it is well-suited for xeriscaping and rock gardens, providing a dramatic architectural element to landscapes.
Calathea 'White Fusion'
Calathea 'White Fusion' is a tropical plant native to the Americas, admired for its decorative leaves with contrasting white markings and a light purple-pinkish hue on the underside. This plant thrives in high humidity and prefers indirect, filtered light. It requires consistently moist soil and a well-draining, peat-based potting mix. Calathea 'White Fusion' is mildly toxic to pets and children, making it a unique yet safe choice for indoor decoration.
Carex appalachica
Carex appalachica is a native sedge of eastern North America, thriving in dry woodlands and slopes. It forms narrow, weeping clumps and is deer-resistant, making it suitable for shady gardens or as a lawn alternative.
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon'
Alocasia 'Silver Dragon' is a compact plant with light green to silvery leaves and dark-green veins. Its heart-shaped leaves on upright stems make it ideal for terrariums and terrestrial pots, adding a touch of elegance to indoor spaces.
Boehmeria sieboldiana
Boehmeria sieboldiana is a perennial with 6-foot tall stems and intricately-veined, shiny green leaves. It produces axillary tan flowers in mid-summer and is native to Japan.
Gloriosa carsonii
Gloriosa carsonii is a deciduous woodland vine from East Africa, featuring flowers that resemble a hovering bird with yellow petals and a purple pattern. It flowers most of the summer and prefers slightly moist, sandy loam soils. This plant's unique flower shape and vibrant colors make it a standout in garden settings.
Begonia lanceolata
Begonia lanceolata is an epiphytic plant native to Brazil, known for its wavy leaf margins and white flowers. It can be grown mounted or in a pot with good drainage and requires bright, indirect light and extra humidity. This plant is part of the Begoniaceae family and is appreciated for its unique foliage.
Begonia cleopatrae
Begonia cleopatrae, native to the Philippines, is a rhizomatous species ideal for terrariums. It features small, oval leaves with intense patterning and a glossy sheen, thriving in bright, indirect light and high humidity. The plant produces light pink flowers and grows up to 8 inches tall.
Teucrium hircanicum
Teucrium hircanicum is a perennial plant that forms a 2-foot tall clump and produces dark purple flower spikes in early May. It is well-suited for sunny garden spots and adds a vibrant splash of color to the landscape. This plant is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions.
Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse'
Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse' features red-brown leaves with lime green borders and broadly scalloped edges. This plant forms a vigorous mound of dense crowns, making it an attractive choice for adding color and texture to garden beds. It is a perennial that thrives in a variety of garden settings.
Rosa 'Meibenbino'
Rosa 'Meibenbino' is a compact rose bush available in two color variations: sunshine yellow and cherry-red blooms. It features dark green foliage and grows to a height and spread of 1-4 feet, depending on the variety. This rose requires full sunlight and regular watering, making it a vibrant addition to gardens in USDA zones 4-11.
Euphorbia flanaganii
Euphorbia flanaganii, also known as Transkei medusa's head, is a unique succulent native to South Africa. This dwarf shrub features a swollen underground stem and branches that spread out like snakes, resembling the mythical Medusa. It grows to a height of 0.8 to 2 inches and can reach up to 16 inches in diameter. The plant produces tiny yellow flowers at the apex of its thick caudex during late summer and autumn. Its needle-like leaves are small, measuring about 0.4 inches long, and the plant thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. The photosynthetic stems are modified for survival in arid conditions, making it a fascinating addition to any succulent collection.
Cryptomeria japonica
Cryptomeria japonica is a dwarf Japanese cedar with a unique, free-spirited form resembling a bean bag chair. It features long, green rope-like foliage and creamy yellow speckled new growth in spring. This evergreen mound is slow-growing, reaching up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide in ten years.
Nepenthes faizaliana
Nepenthes faizaliana is a carnivorous plant endemic to the limestone cliffs of Gunung Mulu National Park. It features a climbing stem and lanceolate to elliptic leaves, with upper pitchers reaching over 30 cm in height. This plant grows both terrestrially and as an epiphyte, thriving in elevations of 1000 to 1600 meters.
Gerbera jamesonii
Gerbera jamesonii, originating from South Africa, is a vibrant plant that requires consistently moist soil and bright, indirect sunlight. It thrives in moderate temperatures between 65°F and 75°F and prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. While it adds a splash of color to any setting, ingestion can cause mild gastrointestinal upset.
Chlorophytum orchidastrum 'Fire Flash'
Chlorophytum orchidastrum 'Fire Flash' is a low-maintenance plant known for its vibrant fire-orange stems. It thrives in bright, indirect light, making it a striking addition to indoor plant collections. Its ease of care and unique appearance make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Philodendron 'Mcdowell'
Philodendron 'Mcdowell' is a tropical plant with lush, vibrant green leaves that can grow up to 2 feet long. The deeply lobed, glossy leaves have a leathery texture, adding a touch of elegance to indoor spaces. This plant is known for its air-purifying qualities and ease of care, making it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Apple Pie'
Begonia 'Apple Pie', also known as the 'eyelash' begonia, is a houseplant with bold and vivid leaf markings. It thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it suitable for indoor environments or vivariums. Its unique appearance and adaptability make it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Hoya polyneura
Hoya polyneura, also known as 'Fishtail Hoya', is an epiphytic plant with leaves resembling a mermaid's tail. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers and thrives in high humidity and indirect light.
Begonia 'Tubby Tuba'
Begonia 'Tubby Tuba' is a cane-like hybrid introduced by Walter Dworkin in 2017. It features dark olive green leaves with an orange tint in the juvenile stage and produces white flowers indoors, with a pink blush in brighter light. This begonia is a chance seedling of B. 'Lenore Olivier', offering unique foliage and flower color variations.
Begonia 'Whimsy'
Begonia 'Whimsy' is a cane-like hybrid begonia with bronze green leaves adorned with silver spots and a red underside. Created by Lyla Kilpatrick in Western Australia, it has a spreading growth habit and produces rosy pink flowers in medium-sized clusters. This begonia thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures ranging from 45 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a striking addition to indoor plant collections.
Daphne genkwa
Daphne genkwa is a deciduous shrub used in traditional Chinese medicine, occurring in China, Korea, and Vietnam. It includes subspecies such as Daphne genkwa subsp. jinzhaiensis and Daphne genkwa subsp. leishanensis. This plant is valued for its medicinal properties and ornamental qualities.
Liriope muscari 'Super Blue'
An improved addition to Big Blue Liriope, this plant tolerates more direct sunlight and features lavender-blue flower blossoms and spiky dark green foliage. It produces clusters of black berries after blooming and serves as an evergreen ground cover, border, or edging plant. It prefers moist, loamy soil and part shade but tolerates dry soil once established and is heat, humidity, and drought tolerant.
Cystopteris tennesseensis
Cystopteris tennesseensis, known as Tennessee Fragile Fern, is a rare lithophytic fern native to the eastern United States. It grows on calcareous rock ledges and cliffs, forming slowly spreading patches. The fern features 1-foot long deciduous fronds and is part of the Cystopteris hybrid complex.
Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra'
Euphorbia trigona 'Rubra' is a striking succulent with burgundy-red tinges on its leaves and stems, which become more pronounced in bright light. Known for its candelabra growth habit, this plant can grow up to 6 feet tall indoors and requires careful handling due to its sharp thorns and skin-irritating sap.
Sabatia stellaris
Sabatia stellaris is a showy plant with bright pink daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer, attracting butterflies and insects. It prefers consistently damp, peaty, sandy, acidic soils and full sun, spreading from persistent rhizome clusters.