Plants
Symphyotrichum concolor
Symphyotrichum concolor, an East Coast native aster, is a perennial plant that grows in fields and rocky banks. It features narrow, felty leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the fall. This plant is native to the Atlantic coastal plain and Piedmont regions of the eastern United States and the Bahamas, attracting butterflies and resisting rabbits.
Trachelospermum asiaticum
Trachelospermum asiaticum is a fast-growing evergreen vine native to Asia, known for its glossy, leathery leaves and strongly scented cream-colored flowers. It thrives in shady areas and is both heat- and cold-tolerant, capable of withstanding brief frosts. This vine is a popular choice for gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant blooms, adding a touch of elegance to any landscape.
Heteranthera zosterifolia
Heteranthera zosterifolia, also known as Stargrass, is a marsh plant from Brazil with sharp, spiky leaf formations. It grows best with moderate light and CO2 levels, producing bushy growth under bright light. This adaptable plant can be propagated by trimming stem ends and planting them in substrate, making it suitable for aquariums.
Lagenaria siceraria
Lagenaria siceraria, commonly known as the hard-shelled gourd, is a versatile plant with vines that can grow up to 16 feet long. It is prized for its durable shell, which can last for decades once cured, making it ideal for craft projects like birdhouses. The gourd has an emerald green color with light speckles and can have either a curved or straight neck. It matures in 80 to 140 days and attracts hummingbirds. This plant is well-suited for those interested in crafting and gardening.
Hibiscus makinoi
Hibiscus makinoi is a deciduous mallow native to the coastal regions of Japan, particularly the Ryukyu Islands and western Kyushu. It can grow up to 7 feet tall and features large, fuzzy, maple-like leaves. The plant dies back in winter and regrows in spring, producing light pink flowers in early October that attract hummingbirds. Its extract is used in anti-aging creams, adding to its unique appeal.
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Roman Candle'
Podocarpus macrophyllus 'Roman Candle' is a dense, upright shrub with slender, lance-shaped leaves. Its variegated foliage ranges from white to light green new growth, aging to emerald green. This plant is disease, pest, and deer resistant, tolerates full sun and heat, and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a versatile choice for garden landscapes.
Meehania cordata
Meehania cordata, also known as evergreen woodland mint, is a perennial plant with blush pink flowers and heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in average to slightly moist conditions and prefers light shade to morning sun. This plant forms a 3-foot wide patch in three years and is found in moist shady banks in eastern North America. Meehania cordata is endangered in Pennsylvania and threatened in Tennessee, highlighting its ecological significance. Its delicate flowers and spreading growth habit make it a charming addition to woodland gardens.
Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu'
Dionaea muscipula 'Akai Ryu' is a striking Venus flytrap cultivar introduced in 1997 by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Known for its bright red stems and carmine-red traps, this plant is a result of line-breeding by Ron Gagliardo. 'Akai Ryu' is a captivating addition to carnivorous plant collections, offering a bold display of color and unique trap structure.
Tillandsia neglecta
Tillandsia neglecta is a small air plant endemic to Brazil, particularly Rio de Janeiro. It has bright green, spiky leaves that grow in clumps, forming an 'O' shape as it matures. This plant blooms with a pink spike of inflorescence and mauve-colored flowers, requiring bright, indirect light and average humidity.
Philodendron hastatum 'Glaucophyllum'
Philodendron hastatum 'Glaucophyllum' is a striking houseplant with grey, arrowhead-shaped leaves. It tolerates low light but thrives in medium light conditions. This plant prefers shade to partial shade and requires drying out between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor spaces.
Liatris chapmanii
Liatris chapmanii is a native plant of Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, thriving in sandy and scrub habitats. It features tall stalks, 2-3 feet high, topped with spikes of small purple flowers in mid-September. This plant is drought-tolerant and requires excellent drainage, making it suitable for rock gardens.
Limnophila aromatica 'Mini'
Limnophila aromatica 'Mini' is a perennial plant with colors ranging from green to red to pink. It features thin, pointy leaves in opposite pairs and pink or purple flowers. This plant grows submersed or emersed and requires moderate to high light and CO2 for optimal growth.
Kefersteinia tolimensis
Kefersteinia tolimensis is an epiphytic orchid native to the Tolima Department of Colombia. It is admired for its intricate flowers with delicate petals and vibrant colors, thriving on trees and rocks. This orchid is a beautiful representation of Colombia's rich biodiversity.
Anthurium 'Radicans X Luxurians'
Anthurium 'Radicans X Luxurians' is a hybrid with thick, bullate foliage and large, glossy, cordate leaves. The petioles are deep red to brown, adding a unique touch to this tropical indoor plant.
Syngonium podophyllum 'Red Spot Tricolor'
Syngonium podophyllum 'Red Spot Tricolor' is a variegated plant with pink, minty green, and dark green leaves. It grows 12 to 15 inches tall and trails up to 2 feet, thriving in shade to partial sun. This plant belongs to the Araceae family and requires the soil to dry between waterings.
Hoya anulata 'Pink'
Hoya anulata 'Pink' is a climbing plant with thick leaves and no visible veins. It grows fairly fast in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees, requiring watering when the soil surface is dry.
Begonia 'Little Darling'
Begonia 'Little Darling' is a small 'eyelash' begonia with vivid leaf markings. It is well-suited for terrarium or vivarium environments, adding a touch of color and texture.
Drosera binata 'Staghorn'
Drosera binata 'Staghorn' is a sub-tropical plant native to the wet bogs of Stradbroke Island, Australia. It features olive-colored, dewy forked leaves with brilliant red glands and can grow nearly the size of a basketball. This robust grower thrives in sunny, boggy conditions and is a great bug catcher.
Mukdenia rossii
Mukdenia rossii is a herbaceous plant with basal, palmate leaves and white flowers that bloom in spring. Native to China and Korea, it prefers moist, rich woodland conditions and displays autumn foliage with fall color.
Hoya lacunosa 'No Caps'
Hoya lacunosa 'No Caps' is a dark-leaved sport of H. lacunosa 'Snow Caps', known for its fuzzy white flowers with a sweetly perfumed scent. This plant is appreciated for its unique foliage and fragrant blooms.
Heucherella 'Cracked Ice'
Heucherella 'Cracked Ice' is a compact perennial with intricate, maple-like leaves that display silvery-pink hues in cooler temperatures. It produces short spikes of white flowers in spring and summer and is both disease and pest resistant. This plant is heat tolerant and thrives in part shade to shade, making it a versatile addition to gardens.
Tillandsia ionantha 'Guatemala'
Tillandsia ionantha 'Guatemala' is an air plant with a striking spiky appearance, turning bright green with red tips when blooming. It is easy to cultivate and versatile, making it a popular choice for air plant enthusiasts.
Illicium parviflorum 'Bananappeal'
Illicium parviflorum 'Bananappeal' is an evergreen shrub known for its fragrant leaves with a licorice-like scent. This compact plant grows 3-4 feet tall and wide, thriving in partial sun to full shade. It is deer resistant and does not produce root sprouts, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. 'Bananappeal' prefers moist, rich soil with good drainage and benefits from annual mulching and spring fertilization.
Drosera gibsonii
Drosera gibsonii, a pygmy sundew species, is a temperate carnivorous plant endemic to Stirling Range National Park in Western Australia. It is recognized for its vibrant rosette and requires a sunny location with special water needs, such as distilled or rainwater. This plant is related to Drosera silvicola and thrives in nutrient-poor environments.
Crinum thaianum
Crinum thaianum, also known as the Thai onion plant, is a unique aquatic plant native to Thailand's Ranong and Phang Nga Provinces. It thrives in flowing streams, with long leaves that reach the water's surface. The plant is known for its large, showy white flowers and its ability to oxygenate water and absorb ammonia, making it a valuable addition to aquariums. Unfortunately, it is endangered due to habitat destruction and lacks legal protection. It can grow up to 60 inches long and is propagated through daughter bulbs.
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke'
Lagerstroemia indica 'Pocomoke' is a true dwarf crape myrtle with deep rosy pink blooms throughout summer. It grows 3-5 feet tall and wide, with dark green foliage that turns bronze-red in fall. This deciduous shrub is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in full sun, making it ideal for USDA zones 6-9.
Selaginella willdenowii 'Variegated'
Selaginella willdenowii 'Variegated' is a striking spikemoss native to Malaysia and Thailand, known for its intense blue hues and white variegation. This plant thrives in moderate to low light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums. Its beautiful aerial roots add to its appeal, and it benefits from being placed on moist Sphagnum moss for rooting. This tropical plant is perfect for adding a touch of exotic foliage to indoor spaces.
Eucalyptus nicholii
Eucalyptus nicholii, native to New South Wales, is a small to medium-sized tree with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and thick, fibrous bark. It produces white flowers in late summer to early autumn and is known for its bluish, lacy foliage. This tree is vulnerable in its natural habitat but is valued for its ornamental qualities and ability to recover quickly from cold damage.
Syngonium podophyllum 'Reverted Green Mix'
Syngonium podophyllum 'Reverted Green Mix' is a vigorous grower known for its mix of reverted cuttings from variegated varieties. These plants require pruning to maintain their coloration and benefit from the extra chlorophyll in their leaves. They are part of the aroid family and are popular for their adaptability and ease of care.
Philodendron 'Pastazanum Silver'
Philodendron 'Pastazanum Silver' is a terrestrial plant with glossy, heart-shaped leaves featuring silver splashes. It grows up to 3 feet tall and thrives in bright indirect light with at least 50% humidity, making it a striking addition to indoor spaces.