Plants
Ceratostema zamorana
This rare species has red or orange tubular flowers and is native to high-altitude cloud forests. It thrives in cool and humid environments.
Tephrocactus molinensis
Tephrocactus molinensis is a cactus native to Argentina, known for its yellow-brown areoles and white felt on green stems. It produces pale pink or dirty white flowers and prefers full sun with moderate watering needs.
Cephalotaxus 'Yewtopia'
Cephalotaxus 'Yewtopia' is an evergreen shrub with dark green needled foliage and a compact, wide vase shape. It is shade-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it a great choice for hedges or accents.
Hoya bhutanica
Hoya bhutanica, native to Bhutan, is an endangered epiphytic climbing shrub with a creeping habit and slender stems. It features thick green leaves with visible veins and white flowers with purple centers. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires watering only when the soil surface is dry. Its trailing or twining growth habit makes it an attractive choice for hanging baskets or as a climbing feature in tropical gardens.
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ellen Huff'
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ellen Huff' is a cultivar of the American native Oakleaf Hydrangea, known for its creamy white panicles and deep burgundy fall foliage. It features exfoliating red bark and is hardy in USDA zones 5-9. This plant reaches 4-5 feet in height and 7-10 feet wide, making it a strong grower for shady gardens.
Hoya callistophylla
Hoya callistophylla is an ornamental plant with large, stiff, lance-shaped leaves featuring dark green venation. It produces small, star-shaped flowers in spherical clusters with a sweet fragrance. This plant thrives in higher humidity and bright, indirect light, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Asparagus verticillatus
Asparagus verticillatus is a twining vine that can grow up to 15 feet tall, featuring glossy green foliage and fragrant white flowers. It produces bright red ornamental berries in late summer and is cold hardy to Zone 3. This plant is deer-resistant and suitable for ornamental use.
Agave virginica
Agave virginica is a native deciduous agave with fleshy green leaves often spotted liver-purple. It produces 6-foot tall flower spikes with tubular purple flowers and yellow anthers. This drought-tolerant plant attracts hummingbirds and is suitable for rock gardens.
Buddleja 'Lil' Raspberry'
This plant has magenta flowers and attracts pollinators. It is ideal for containers and smaller gardens, maturing to 2-3 feet high and wide. It is prune-free and water-wise once established, blooming from summer to fall and thriving in full sun to part shade.
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta, commonly known as shore juniper, is an evergreen groundcover with green foliage heavily splotched with bright gold. It spreads about 4-6 feet wide and grows best in full sun with good drainage. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control and provides habitat for small wildlife, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Goeppertia zebrina
Goeppertia zebrina, an evergreen perennial from Southeastern Brazil, is known for its striking grey-green striped foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it a popular indoor plant.
Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica Platinum'
Scindapsus pictus 'Exotica Platinum' is a climbing or trailing plant with gorgeous satin leaves featuring silver variegation. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 50 to 95 degrees. The plant requires the soil to dry out between waterings, making it a low-maintenance choice for indoor spaces.
Begonia convolvulacea
Begonia convolvulacea is a trailing begonia with glossy green leaves and clusters of white flowers that appear in late winter. This plant is ideal for hanging baskets or climbing support, preferring shade to partial sun and extra humidity. Its trailing habit and attractive foliage make it a popular choice for adding lush greenery to indoor and outdoor spaces.
Solidago speciosa
Solidago speciosa is a perennial herb that can grow up to 200 cm tall, known for its thick underground caudex and ability to produce up to 300 small yellow flower heads. It forms tall 2-foot spikes with foliage and attracts butterflies, thriving in extremely dry soils.
Amorphophallus hewittii
Amorphophallus hewittii, a rare tropical perennial from Borneo, is notable for its maroon spathe and tall spadix. This voodoo lily emits a strong odor to attract pollinators and has a distinctive growth habit. It features a giant leaf on a tall stalk and blooms every three years. The plant's large proportions and unique appearance make it a fascinating addition to tropical gardens.
Sisyrinchium palmifolium
Sisyrinchium palmifolium is an evergreen plant with blue-green iris-like foliage, forming a dense clump about 20 inches tall and wide. It features flower spikes with large, bright-yellow flowers that bloom in May and June, opening around 6 o'clock in the evening. This plant is related to Sisyrinchium macrocephalum and is known for its striking appearance.
Spathiphyllum 'Domino'
Spathiphyllum 'Domino' is a tropical evergreen known for its stunning white flowers and large, glossy leaves with white veins. This hardy plant is an excellent air purifier and can reach 1-4 feet tall. It thrives in light to moderate indirect sunlight and is mildly toxic to pets if ingested.
Thelocactus macdowellii
Thelocactus macdowellii is a summer-growing cactus native to northeastern Mexico, recognized for its award-winning garden merit. It features a light green stem that can grow up to 4 inches tall and wide, with funnel-shaped pink or magenta flowers that have a yellow center. This cactus requires full sun or light shade and a very porous potting mix for good drainage. It is frost-tolerant down to 20°F and benefits from a cool resting period in winter to enhance flowering.
Philodendron 'Warscewiczii Aurea'
Philodendron 'Warscewiczii Aurea' is a popular, easy-care plant with green and marbled foliage. Its leaves can display a variety of colors, making it an attractive choice for indoor spaces. This plant is known for its adaptability and low maintenance requirements.
Helianthus verticillatus
Helianthus verticillatus, known as the giant whorled sunflower, is a rare plant rediscovered in 1994 and a candidate for the Endangered Species list. It is found in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee, thriving in moist, alkaline prairie settings. This sunflower grows in clumps of 10-12 foot tall stalks with linear leaves, topped with yellow daisies in the fall.
Hypoestes 'Polka Dot'
Hypoestes 'Polka Dot' is a tropical plant known for its brightly spotted leaves, native to regions like South Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia. It can be grown as an annual in colder climates or as a perennial in tropical areas. This plant is pet-friendly and can be a charming addition to indoor spaces, available in various pot sizes.
Neoregelia olens
Neoregelia olens is a medium-sized bromeliad with dusty red leaves dotted with dark red. It is epiphytic, holding water in its leaves and forming pups from the mature plant. This bromeliad requires fresh water weekly and adequate ventilation.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Miss Hepburn'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Miss Hepburn' features deep blue to purple to pink flowers, with color intensity influenced by soil acidity. Its frilly florets bloom in mid-spring and dry on the stems, adding a unique texture to gardens. This plant is hardy in zone 6.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Hurricane Creek White'
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Hurricane Creek White' is a white-topped pitcher plant known for its dramatic snow-white tops and red-veined pitchers. Originating from Hurricane Creek, Alabama, this plant thrives in full sun and very wet conditions. It requires winter dormancy and produces showy crimson to maroon flowers in spring.
Syngonium 'Aurea'
Syngonium 'Aurea' is a low-light tolerant plant with variegated leaves featuring yellow splashes. It is easy to care for and adds a touch of brightness to indoor spaces.
Philodendron insigne
Philodendron insigne is a climbing or vining plant native to the rainforests of Central and South America. It features large, elongated leaves with deeply lobed, serrated edges and vibrant green coloration with silver or cream-colored veining. This plant prefers well-draining soil and moderate to bright indirect light, requiring consistent moisture to thrive. Its striking foliage and growth habit make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
Syngonium macrocarpum
Syngonium macrocarpum is a tropical vine with large, semi-succulent green leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, making it suitable for environments with good airflow. This plant appreciates moist soil and sphagnum moss for rooting and can grow quite large.
Trichocentrum carthagenense
Trichocentrum carthagenense is a plant found from the Everglades to northern Brazil, named after Cartagena, Colombia. It is known for its adaptability to various climates and unique appearance.
Blossfeldia liliputana
Blossfeldia liliputana is the smallest of all cacti, native to southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. This miniature cactus forms solitary or clumping mounds with a flattened disc-shaped, gray-green stem. It features diurnal white or pinkish flowers in late spring to early summer and is self-fertile. Blossfeldia liliputana is frost-tolerant if kept dry and prefers some shade with ample airflow, making it a unique addition to any cactus collection.