Plants
Echeveria imbricata
Echeveria imbricata is a hardy, drought-tolerant succulent known for its ability to reproduce in various ways. It thrives in sunny areas with ample light and requires little watering, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. This plant prefers porous, well-draining soil and can withstand brief periods of freezing temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Echeveria imbricata is a popular choice for succulent enthusiasts due to its resilience and attractive rosette form.
Schismatoglottis roseospatha
Schismatoglottis roseospatha is a plant from the Sarawak region of Borneo, Malaysia, known for growing along river banks and waterfalls. It has bright green, narrow leaves and can be attached to hard surfaces in aquariums.
Carex buchananii 'Red Fox'
Carex buchananii 'Red Fox' is an evergreen sedge with bronze-red foliage, growing up to 2-3 feet tall and wide. It thrives in damp areas and is suitable for USDA zones 5-9, making it an excellent choice for edging and mass plantings.
Anthurium bernalii
Anthurium bernalii is distinguished by its highly corrugated leaves, making it unique among anthuriums. It grows at elevations between 1500 and 2600 meters and requires much more shade than other species. This plant is a fascinating addition to collections focused on unusual foliage.
Crinum 'Royal White'
Crinum 'Royal White' is a hybrid crinum lily known for its large mound of glossy green foliage and striking white flowers with maroon-wine stripes. These fragrant blooms appear from midsummer to fall, reaching a stalk height of 30 inches. This plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in sunny locations, making it a great choice for cottage gardens and rain gardens. It attracts hummingbirds and insects, adding life to any garden setting. 'Royal White' is also salt-tolerant, making it suitable for seaside gardens.
Philodendron bipennifolium 'Gold Violin'
Philodendron bipennifolium 'Gold Violin' is an indoor plant with large, violin-shaped leaves featuring a green base and golden veins. It thrives in well-lit environments and requires regular but not excessive watering. This plant is a popular choice for adding a touch of elegance to indoor spaces.
Dionaea muscipula 'Angel Wings'
Dionaea muscipula 'Angel Wings', a hardy Venus flytrap, is native to the Carolinas and grows in boggy, open savannahs. Its traps resemble wings, and it can be grown outdoors in most states across the USA.
Paeonia 'Yellow Dream'
Paeonia 'Yellow Dream' is a hybrid peony with nearly double layers of buttery yellow petals and a burgundy-red center. It blooms from late spring to summer, is cold hardy, and attracts pollinators with its fragrant, long-lasting flowers.
Prunus salicina 'Beauty'
Prunus salicina 'Beauty' is a fast-growing plum tree that produces large, juicy, sweet-tart plums with a yellow skin and red blush. This self-fertile heirloom variety is cold hardy and adaptable to a wide range of growing zones, thriving best in USDA zones 4-10. It requires 200-300 chill hours and is most productive in cool, rainy conditions. The tree reaches a mature height of 12-15 feet and benefits from full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. While it can bear fruit on its own, a pollinator partner can increase the harvest.
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot'
Rhododendron 'Girard's Hot Shot' is a hardy ornamental shrub with fiery orange-scarlet blooms and broad-leaved evergreen foliage. It is drought-tolerant and disease resistant, growing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. This shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained, enriched soil, with foliage that turns fiery red in fall.
Ranunculus asiaticus
Ranunculus asiaticus is a vibrant plant with a mix of red, orange, white, yellow, and pink blooms. Known for its tight concentric petals, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. This cool-season flower blooms in spring, making it a popular choice for containers and cut flowers.
Echeveria 'Madiba'
Echeveria 'Madiba' is a member of the Crassulaceae family, known for its wavy leaf edges and color variations from gray to pink to orange, with red tips. The rosettes can reach up to 12 inches in diameter, and the plant requires bright light but should avoid direct sunlight.
Halesia tetraptera 'Arnold Pink'
Halesia tetraptera 'Arnold Pink' is a tree known for its clusters of light pink, bell-shaped flowers. It is pest-resistant and features exfoliating bark. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soils.
Rubus idaeus 'Polka'
Rubus idaeus 'Polka' is a raspberry bush known for producing up to double the yields of other varieties, with nearly thornless canes. It bears juicier, firmer, and sweeter berries, ripening earlier and continuing until the first frost. Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 8, it grows 4-6 feet tall and spreads 1-2 feet wide.
Phlox divaricata 'Eco Texas Purple'
Phlox divaricata 'Eco Texas Purple' is a native woodland phlox with five-petalled violet purple flowers. It blooms in early April and has flat evergreen foliage, thriving in partial sun.
Phlox paniculata 'Edens Flash'
Phlox paniculata 'Edens Flash' is a midsummer-blooming perennial that reaches 26 inches in height. It features cerise pink flowers with neon purple borders, adding vibrant color to garden spaces. The plant is reportedly resistant to mildew, making it a durable choice for sunny locations. Its striking blooms attract butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of garden environments.
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom'
Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' is a compact Japanese maple known for its rich red to purple-red leaves. Its upright, narrow shape makes it ideal for small gardens or container planting. This maple thrives in cool, well-drained soil and benefits from morning sun with afternoon shade. The foliage transitions from a vibrant red in spring to a deep purple-red in summer. Minimal pruning is required, and a layer of wood chips over the root zone helps retain moisture.
Hosta 'Golden Anniversary'
Hosta 'Golden Anniversary' is a medium to large hosta with glossy green leaves and light lavender flowers on 30-inch scapes. This plant is ideal for shaded garden areas, providing lush foliage and seasonal blooms. Its attractive leaves and flower spikes make it a popular choice for adding texture and color to woodland or cottage gardens.
Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum
Cyclamen hederifolium var. confusum is a tetraploid form of Cyclamen native to Crete, Sicily, and Southern Greece. It is characterized by thick, vinyl-like leaves and flowers that bloom from midsummer through fall, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to gardens.
Magnolia 'Sunsation'
Magnolia 'Sunsation' is a low-maintenance tree with bright yellow blossoms striped with pink. It is friendly to pollinators and songbirds, with buds appearing in spring and dark green foliage in summer. This magnolia prefers acidic, well-drained soil and is not resistant to air pollution.
Harrisia jusbertii
Harrisia jusbertii is a columnar cactus known for its dark green stems and large, fragrant white flowers that bloom nocturnally. It grows up to 2.4 inches in diameter and features 4 to 6 ribs with short spines. This cactus is self-sterile and rarely fruits in cultivation, but its striking blooms make it a popular choice for cactus enthusiasts. It thrives in well-drained soil and requires support as it matures, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Bulbophyllum 'Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry'
Bulbophyllum 'Elizabeth Ann Buckleberry' is a rare orchid species known for its small, intricate flowers in shades of purple and green. It requires high humidity and warm temperatures to thrive. This unique orchid is a fascinating addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the diverse world of epiphytic plants.
Oenothera berlandieri
Oenothera berlandieri is a perennial found in rocky, sunny grasslands, forming a 1-foot tall and 3-foot wide clump. It features narrow, linear green leaves and creamy yellow flowers that bloom all summer, providing a significant color contrast to typical lemony yellow flowers. This plant requires good drainage and plenty of sun to thrive and is known for its slowly spreading clump of green confetti-like foliage.
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa'
Rohdea japonica 'Yori Kaku No Matsa' is a clump-forming plant with green rosettes and creamy white banding in late summer. It grows 8 inches tall by 15 inches wide and produces bright red fruit in winter, making it a striking addition to shade gardens.
Phlox paniculata 'Barfourteen'
Phlox paniculata 'Barfourteen' is a compact perennial with dark green foliage and branched flower heads of purple flowers. It grows to 15 inches tall and is a nice selection of native phlox, ideal for sunny garden areas. This plant attracts butterflies and adds vibrant color to landscapes.
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest'
Rohdea japonica 'Suncrest' is an evergreen perennial with thick, black-green leaves featuring a white 'dragon crest'. It produces bright red berries in winter and forms a rosette, making it a striking addition to shaded gardens.