Plants
Nematanthus 'Christmas Holly'
Nematanthus 'Christmas Holly' is a plant with small, glossy green leaves and vibrant orange midwinter flowers. It is well-suited for hanging baskets and prefers shade to partial shade. This plant grows 8 to 10 inches tall and thrives in temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, requiring the soil to dry between waterings.
Lobularia maritima 'Allure Pastel Blend'
Lobularia maritima 'Allure Pastel Blend' is a sweetly fragrant plant with pastel shades of tiny flowers. It forms low, compact mounds and has mild-clove-flavored petals. The central disk is edible but can be bitter, adding a unique touch to gardens.
Oxalis palmifrons
Oxalis palmifrons is a unique plant native to South Africa's Western Karroo, resembling a green snowflake with ground-hugging rosettes. It is a winter grower with light pink flowers in late fall and remains evergreen in winter. This plant is dormant in summer heat and thrives in hard clayey soil.
Myriophyllum spicatum
Myriophyllum spicatum is a hardy and adaptable aquatic plant with soft, needle-like leaves, forming a dense bush. It is recommended for midground or background placement in aquariums, thriving in medium to high light conditions.
Dryopteris carthusiana
Dryopteris carthusiana, commonly known as narrow buckler-fern or spinulose woodfern, is a sub-evergreen plant native to damp forests in the Holarctic Kingdom. It is a tetraploid of hybrid origin, distinguished by its fine-textured, arching fronds that form a deciduous clump. This fern is adaptable to various environments, thriving in swamps and moist woodlands globally. Its resilience and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and attractive fern for shaded areas.
Dryopteris campyloptera
Dryopteris campyloptera is a large American fern known for its lacy fronds and upright deciduous clump, reaching about 2 feet tall. It thrives in higher elevations and latitudes, particularly above 3800 feet in West Virginia and is part of the normal flora in northern New England. This tetraploid species is a fertile hybrid of Dryopteris intermedia and Dryopteris expansa, resembling the latter in appearance. Ideal for woodland gardens, it prefers slightly moist settings and can be a striking addition to shaded areas.
Ilex 'Touch Of Gold'
This evergreen shrub has golden variegated leaves and grows 2 feet in height and 4 feet in width. It thrives in part sun to full shade and USDA zones 6-9, preferring moist, well-draining soil. The plant requires no pruning.
Calathea 'Gecko'
Calathea 'Gecko' is a unique variety of foliage plant known for its leaves that curl up at night and unfurl in the morning. This behavior, along with its striking appearance, makes it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Peperomia perciliata
Peperomia perciliata is a mat-forming vine native to Panama and Colombia, ideal for small terrariums. It features oval-shaped, dark green leaves and red stems, thriving in shade to partial shade with moderate to high humidity. This plant is known for its tight growth habit and ability to branch freely.
Nautilocalyx lynchii
Nautilocalyx lynchii is a tropical plant native to Ecuador and Colombia, known for its glaucous maroon leaves and creamy yellow flowers. It prefers moderate indirect light and high humidity, thriving in temperatures between 45 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Helleborus odorus
Helleborus odorus is a hellebore species with large, outward-facing green-yellow flowers that are lightly fragrant. It thrives in alkaline soils and is deer-resistant, making it a great choice for dry shade gardens. This perennial is suitable for part sun to light shade and can add a touch of elegance to rain gardens.
Colocasia esculenta
Colocasia esculenta, known as the black-leaved elephant ear, is a striking plant with dramatic green veins and large, heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in wet organic soils and can withstand temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant forms 3-foot tall clumps with creamy white stalks that turn purple at the leaf junction. The chartreuse leaves, accented with purple veins, create a tropical appearance. It spreads through above-ground rhizomes in moist environments, forming a 4-foot wide patch over several years. This unique mutation of Colocasia 'Illustris' is known for its intensified black leaf color.
Alocasia 'Serendipity'
Alocasia 'Serendipity' is a tropical plant with large, heart-shaped leaves that are purplish-green with dark purple undersides. The stems and veins on the leaf undersides are lime green, adding to its striking appearance. This plant prefers shady conditions and rich, moist soils, making it ideal for indoor or shaded garden settings.
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.
Begonia 'Julie Newmar'
Begonia 'Julie Newmar' is a rhizomatous hybrid with medium-sized, strong green leaves featuring white hairs and a double spiral at the petiole attachment. Named after actress Julie Newmar, it produces light pink flowers on tall spikes in late winter and early spring.
Neoregelia 'Winnie The Pooh'
Neoregelia 'Winnie The Pooh' is a small bromeliad with bright green leaves adorned with red splotches and lines, which intensify under high light. This epiphytic plant attaches to other surfaces and holds water in its leaves, providing a habitat for tadpoles. It is not recommended for planting in soil, as watering from the top can cause core rot. The plant forms clumps and produces pups from the mature plant, requiring fresh water weekly and good ventilation.
Hoya 'Irina'
Hoya 'Irina' is a captivating plant known for its glossy leaves with dark veining and silver splashy variegation. When exposed to bright, indirect light, the leaves can turn a striking red. This plant features clusters of white flowers and has a trailing or twining growth habit. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family and thrives when the soil is allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
Digitalis laevigata
Digitalis laevigata, also known as Grecian foxglove, is a perennial species endemic to the Balkan peninsula. It features flower spikes up to 5 feet tall with bronzy orange flowers and thrives in hot, humid, rainy summers. This plant is well-suited for cottage gardens and rock gardens.
Rosularia platyphylla
Rosularia platyphylla is a succulent native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and China, known for its rosettes that can grow up to 4 inches in diameter. It occasionally produces white flowers and prefers bright light with sparse watering. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and can survive temperatures as low as -10°F. Rosularia platyphylla is an unusual and charming addition to rock gardens or succulent collections.
Begonia 'Black Truffles'
Begonia 'Black Truffles' is a houseplant that thrives in bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It is suitable for container gardens, greenhouses, and terrariums, offering a versatile option for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Echinocereus triglochidiatus
Echinocereus triglochidiatus, or the kingcup cactus, is a striking plant native to the southwestern US and northern Mexico. It is recognized for its bright scarlet red to orange-red funnel-shaped flowers, which are pollinated by hummingbirds and bees. This mounding cactus, known for its variable appearance, is the official state cactus of Colorado. It thrives in full sun and is suited for USDA hardiness zones 7 to 12, making it a resilient choice for arid landscapes.
Sisyrinchium striatum
Sisyrinchium striatum is an evergreen perennial with grey-green sword-shaped leaves and cup-shaped creamy white flowers with golden centers. Native to Argentina and Chile, it blooms from May to June and is suitable for smaller garden borders.
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa'
Prunus salicina 'Santa Rosa' is a plum tree developed by Luther Burbank in 1885, known for its large red fruit with golden yellow flesh. The tree grows 15-20 feet tall and 18-25 feet wide, ripening its fruit in mid-July. It is self-fertile and requires 300-400 chill hours, thriving in USDA zones 6-10. This heat-tolerant tree blossoms in May and takes 3-5 years to produce fruit.
Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, is a hardy plant with a lemon-mint flavor and fragrance. It grows in almost any soil and self-sows readily, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Hydrangea serrata 'Fuji No Taki'
Hydrangea serrata 'Fuji No Taki' is a small shrub with blooms that transition from green to pure white, then to pink and red in the fall. Each bloom consists of four to six florets, creating a delicate and colorful display. This plant is ideal for adding seasonal interest to gardens.
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to central and eastern North America. It features dense clumps of foliage and small white button flowers in summer, attracting a wide range of pollinators while being usually avoided by deer and rabbits.
Anthurium 'Red'
Anthurium 'Red', also known as the flamingo flower, is a tropical plant with glossy heart-shaped leaves and vibrant blooms. Originating from the South American rainforest, it thrives in high humidity and can bloom year-round with adequate light and water.
Salvia farinacea
Salvia farinacea, native to the US, is a floriferous perennial with 30-inch tall stalks of medium-blue flowers. It blooms from June until the first hard frost and is drought-tolerant, attracting bees and other pollinators. This low-maintenance plant prefers full sun and is resistant to deer and rabbits.