Plants
Pelargonium triste
Pelargonium triste, known as the Night-Scented Pelargonium, is a geophyte native to South Africa, notable for its clove-like evening fragrance. It features hairy, divided leaves resembling carrot tops and star-shaped flowers with maroon to black markings. This plant thrives in coastal sands and slopes, growing up to 1 foot 8 inches tall. It enters dormancy during the hot, dry summer and blooms from August to February. The flowers are pollinated by night-active insects, and the seeds have unique coiling awns for ground penetration. It is used in traditional medicine and for tanning leather. Pelargonium triste prefers full sun and well-drained soil, with a hardiness in zones 8-11.
Agave palmeri
Agave palmeri is the largest Agave species in the United States, featuring a basal leaf rosette up to 120 cm in length with jagged edges and sharp spines. It blooms from June to August with pale yellow and green flowers, producing a flower spike that can reach up to 25 feet tall. Native to southern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, Sonora, and Chihuahua, this plant is adapted to dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of temperatures around 14°F.
Begonia kingiana
Begonia kingiana is a rare species native to Peninsular Malaysia, known for its succulent, peltate leaves with a tortoise shell pattern. It grows on limestone cliffs and requires moderate to high humidity and bright, indirect light.
Helianthus annuus
Helianthus annuus, commonly known as the sunflower, is a tall, multi-branching plant with bright yellow puffball blossoms. It produces many 3-5 inch flowers and is edible, with petals that add color to salads and desserts. This drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators and blooms until fall.
Hoya balaensis
Hoya balaensis is a trailing or twining plant with wide, somewhat heart-shaped leaves that can grow up to 6 inches across. Its creamy white flowers with soft pink centers add a delicate touch to its appearance. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It should be watered when the soil surface feels dry.
Carya illinoinensis 'Mcmillan'
Carya illinoinensis 'Mcmillan' is a pecan tree known for its mid-size nuts and excellent scab resistance. It thrives in full sunlight and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. This tree can reach heights of 75 feet and is a consistent producer in zones 6-9.
Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris'
Ctenanthe burle-marxii 'Amagris' is a slow-growing plant with pale grey-green oval leaves and dark green curving stripes. The leaves have a deep purple underside and close upwards at night, making it an interesting addition to indoor plant collections.
Rhododendron 'Karen'
This evergreen shrub produces bright pinkish-lavender blooms from April through May and has leaves that turn burgundy in fall. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds and grows to a height of 2 to 4 feet with a spread of 3 to 5 feet. The plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9 and prefers a semi-shady spot with moist, loamy soil.
Callianthe megapotamica
Callianthe megapotamica, native to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, is a shrub known for its orange-yellow flowers with a red base. It blooms from summer to frost and is popular in subtropical gardens. The plant attracts hummingbirds and can grow up to 6 feet tall and 10 feet wide in temperate climates.
Goeppertia makoyana
Goeppertia makoyana, also known as the peacock plant, features deep green leaves with purple and pink patterns on the underside. It is an air-purifying plant that prefers indirect sunlight and high humidity. The leaves exhibit a unique behavior of raising and closing at night, then opening during the day. This non-toxic plant is suitable for homes with pets and small children.
Tradescantia zebrina 'Purple Tinge'
Tradescantia zebrina 'Purple Tinge' is a plant with striking purple and silver leaves. It thrives in shade to partial shade and can mound to 8 to 10 inches or trail to 3 to 5 feet. This plant prefers temperatures between 45 to 100 degrees and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Fantasy'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Sweet Fantasy' is a unique mophead hydrangea with blooms that can be pink or blue, featuring red or blue stripes on each petal. This compact plant grows 3 to 4 feet tall and prefers morning sun with afternoon shade. Its striking flowers and manageable size make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Margaret Heppel'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Margaret Heppel' is a hybrid begonia known for its spotted leaves and deep pink flowers that bloom in large clusters year-round. This plant prefers bright, indirect light and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures from 50 to 95°F. It grows up to 3 to 4 feet tall and requires watering when the top two inches of soil are dry. Its continuous floral display and unique foliage make it a captivating addition to any plant collection.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' is a compact shrub that blooms every year with flower clusters over six inches long. Its dark green foliage turns burgundy-red in fall, and it provides nectar for butterflies and shelter for birds.
Alocasia 'Ninja'
Alocasia 'Ninja' is a round-leaf variety that requires bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be allowed to dry out thoroughly between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Hydrangea serrata 'Kurenai'
Hydrangea serrata 'Kurenai' is a compact hydrangea variety known for its ever-changing flower colors from early summer to fall. The flowers start as white and gradually turn blood red, while the leaves develop a red tint in summer and turn red in fall. This plant is suitable for USDA hardiness zone 6 and is a new introduction for 2024. It adds vibrant color to gardens and is ideal for those looking to create a dynamic landscape.
Pothos 'N' Joy'
Pothos 'N' Joy' is a fast-growing, low-maintenance plant with variegated marble-patterned leaves. It can be grown as either a hanging or climbing plant, making it versatile for various indoor settings. Known for its ease of care, 'N' Joy' thrives in a range of light conditions and is a popular choice for those seeking a hardy and attractive houseplant.
Yucca baileyi
Yucca baileyi, also known as Navajo yucca, is a drought-resistant shrub native to the southwestern United States. It features greenish-white to slightly purplish flowers on a tall stalk and is used by the Navajo for fibers and soap. This plant prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun, making it suitable for arid landscapes.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Merritt's Supreme'
This plant produces rosy pink blooms in mid or late summer and is suitable for cut flower arrangements. The bloom color changes with soil pH, with acidic soil producing blue blooms and alkaline soil producing pink blooms. It is a compact growing variety, reaching 4-5 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width, and is hardy from USDA Zones 6-9.
Copiapoa grandiflora
Copiapoa grandiflora is a slow-growing cactus native to Chile, with a globular-cylindrical shape and yellow flowers. It requires light watering, well-draining soil, and full sunlight, thriving in hardiness zone 10B. This cactus is propagated from seeds or by grafting.
Croton 'Sunny Star'
Croton 'Sunny Star' is a tropical indoor plant known for its intense colors and variety of leaf shapes. It requires plenty of light to maintain its vibrant hues, making it ideal for bright indoor spaces. This plant is part of the Croton genus and is appreciated for its decorative foliage, which can add a lively touch to any room. 'Sunny Star' thrives in warm conditions and is a popular choice for those looking to add a splash of color indoors.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Akadama'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Akadama' is a compact shrub known for its heavy blooming and striking flower color. The flowers open deep pink and darken with age, while the foliage turns burgundy in cooler temperatures. This plant is suitable for USDA zone 6 and adds vibrant color to gardens.
Dracaena 'Janet Craig'
Dracaena 'Janet Craig', commonly known as Dragon Tree, is a tropical indoor plant with strongly upright growth and long variegated leaves. It is known for its air-purifying qualities and easy care, making it a popular choice for homes and offices.
Specklinia grobyi
Specklinia grobyi is a miniature orchid native to regions from southern Mexico to northern South America. Known for its small size, this plant produces tiny, colorful flowers in shades of white, yellow, or pink. It thrives in bright, indirect light with well-draining growing media and appropriate humidity levels, making it a charming addition to any orchid collection.
Sarracenia 'Lady Bug'
This stout cultivar has fat, upright, green and apple red pitchers with flaring hoods that are rounded and rufous red. It attracts insects with nectar glands and forms dense colonies, preferring open, sunny boggy conditions. The plant holds its color into frost and blooms mid-season with numerous red, spicy fragrant flowers. It is a complex cultivar involving S. (psittacina x purpurea) x minor.
Osmunda japonica
Osmunda japonica is a deciduous fern native to East Asia, known for its separate fertile and sterile fronds. It grows in moist woodlands and can tolerate sunlight in very wet soil. This fern is used as a vegetable in parts of Asia and is effective at improving indoor air quality.
Eupatorium hyssopifolium
Eupatorium hyssopifolium is a fall-blooming herbaceous plant native to North America, known for its small white disc florets. It grows upright with narrow, fine-textured leaves and attracts beneficial insects. This plant thrives in moist soils and is often used in rain gardens or as a companion plant near crops.
Allium victorialis
Allium victorialis is an early-emerging plant with glossy green, paddle-shaped leaves that reach about 1 foot tall. In May, it produces a 2-foot tall flower spike topped with a 2.25-inch wide ball of greenish-white flowers. This plant was collected at 5000 feet in Northern Spain's Cantabria region and is known for its resilience, with no seedlings observed in over a decade. It is a sun-loving perennial that attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a robust choice for gardens.
Anthurium hookeri
Anthurium hookeri, known as the bird's nest anthurium, features short internodes, dense roots, and lanceolate cataphylls. Its leaves are large and rosulate, with tiny black glandular punctuates, and it produces white berries.