Plants
Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden'
Cyclamen coum 'Maurice Dryden' is a cultivar with rounded silvery pewter leaves bordered by green. It flowers in early February with white or pale pink blooms featuring a burgundy nose, requiring a dry site during summer dormancy.
Hosta 'Platinum Tiara'
Hosta 'Platinum Tiara' is a vigorous sport of H. 'Golden Tiara', featuring small, round golden foliage with a creamy white edge. This plant forms an 18-inch wide clump and produces lavender flowers in early summer. It is ideal for mass planting and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it a versatile choice for garden borders and groundcover.
Alstroemeria 'Princess Mathilde'
Alstroemeria 'Princess Mathilde' is a compact plant with large peachy-orange flowers flecked with burgundy. It grows well in hot climates and is ideal for summer container planting. The plant is a sport of Alstroemeria 'Princess Zavina'.
Maianthemum japonicum 'Snow Dragon'
Maianthemum japonicum 'Snow Dragon' is a Japanese selection known for its creamy-edged leaves that age to creamy white. It grows to about 1 foot tall and produces frothy white flowers. This plant is rare and increases slowly, making it a unique addition to gardens seeking a touch of elegance.
Epimedium 'Chocolatte'
Epimedium 'Chocolatte' is a semi-evergreen perennial with unique chocolate brown flowers backed by white sepals. This hybrid forms a 20-inch tall and 3-foot wide clump, with new foliage emerging in a chocolate bronze hue. It thrives in light shade and is resistant to deer, making it a great choice for dry shade gardens.
Rosa 'Royal Gold'
Rosa 'Royal Gold' is a climbing rose known for its golden blooms that rebloom throughout the season. It grows 10-12 feet tall and is heat and sun tolerant, making it suitable for USDA zones 6-9. This rose adds vertical interest and vibrant color to gardens.
Aloe 'California'
Aloe 'California' is a versatile succulent with long leaves, thriving in both outdoor and indoor spaces. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae family and is native to regions like Madagascar and Southern Africa. This plant is well-suited for a variety of environments.
Zantedeschia 'Amethyst'
Zantedeschia 'Amethyst' is a perennial known for its rosy pinkish-lavender blooms with a glowing yellow spadix center. It features unique white-speckled, upright foliage and is deer-resistant. This sun-loving plant attracts butterflies and prefers well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Saururus cernuus 'Hertford Gold'
Saururus cernuus 'Hertford Gold' is a North American native plant with striking gold leaves that mature to green. It grows up to 2 feet tall and features white, bottlebrush-like flower spikes. This bog-loving plant thrives in moist to soggy soils and is ideal for rain gardens. Its unique foliage and preference for wet conditions make it a distinctive choice for water-focused landscapes.
Paeonia 'Mr Ed'
Paeonia 'Mr Ed' is an early-blooming peony variety with fully double blooms that range in color from blush pink to pure white. Known for its marvelous fragrance, this peony has thick stems and a tidy mound of foliage. It is extremely cold hardy and requires full sun and well-drained soils to thrive. 'Mr Ed' is a beautiful addition to any garden, offering both visual and olfactory appeal.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande'
Miscanthus sinensis 'Sarabande' is an ornamental grass known for its extremely narrow leaves and fine texture. It produces better plumes and lacks seedlings, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. This grass is native to China and Japan and thrives in sunny locations, adding movement and texture to garden landscapes. Its unique foliage and graceful form make it a popular choice for borders and as a focal point in garden designs.
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock'
Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' is a compact form of native Inkberry with lustrous dark green leaves and slow growth. It tolerates wet sites and produces dark purple to black berries, making it useful for accent plantings or low hedges.
Agave schottii 'Cochise Stronghold'
Agave schottii 'Cochise Stronghold' is a Sonoran desert native with 1-foot tall rosettes of cylindrical green leaves. It features a sharp terminal spine and offsets quickly, forming a tight colony. This plant is sensitive to winter moisture below 20 degrees Fahrenheit and requires good drainage.
Echinocereus subinermis ssp. subinermis
Echinocereus subinermis ssp. subinermis is a cactus known for its golden flowers and bluish-green stems. It grows up to 12 inches tall and produces pale yellow, sweet-scented flowers in spring and summer. This cactus is hardy to 28°F and requires good drainage to prevent rot in winter.
Collinsonia punctata 'Yellow Creek'
Collinsonia punctata 'Yellow Creek' is a native perennial to the Southeast US, forming 4-foot tall clumps with bold-textured, fuzzy green leaves. It emits a menthol-like fragrance and produces small yellow flowers from early fall through October, while being highly drought-tolerant and deer-resistant.
Phlox nivalis 'Eco Flirty Eyes'
Phlox nivalis 'Eco Flirty Eyes' is an evergreen groundcover with lavender-blue flowers featuring a dark blotch at the base of each petal. It spreads up to 10 feet wide and is known for its toughness and ability to choke out weeds. This plant is ideal for sunny locations and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Salvia microphylla var. neurepia
Salvia microphylla var. neurepia is a clump-forming plant with small green leaves that release a fruity scent when crushed. It produces pinkish-red flowers from late spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant blooms for nearly six months, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Aloe nobilis
A perennial, evergreen succulent, this plant has sharp but flexible green and gold crown-toothed edges. It produces tall flower spikes with tubular, orange-red flowers in summer, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. The plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in bright full sun to light shade.
Raphionacme flanaganii
Raphionacme flanaganii is a deciduous vine with a large light-colored caudex and dark green leaves. It requires regular water when in leaf and a fast-draining mix. This plant originates from South Africa and features green flowers with a three-lobed corona.
Lithocarpus edulis 'Starburst'
Lithocarpus edulis 'Starburst' is an evergreen tree introduced by Woodlanders Nursery, reaching 12 feet tall with glossy leaves featuring a gold pattern. It produces typical acorns in October, adding interest to gardens.
Hosta 'Sultana'
Hosta 'Sultana' is a small clumping perennial with thick, heart-shaped leaves that have a deep green center and a golden edge. It produces near-white flowers in late spring and can spread up to 20 inches wide. This hosta is ideal for shaded gardens and attracts hummingbirds.
Ajania pacifica
Ajania pacifica, native to Japan and endemic to Honshu, is a perennial plant that grows on ocean cliffs. It blooms in late fall with small yellow button flowers, providing a splash of color in the garden. The plant features silvery green leaves with silver undersides and upturned edges, forming a spreading mat of tangled stems. Ajania pacifica is a great addition to fall gardens, offering unique foliage and late-season blooms.
Epimedium 'William Stearn'
Epimedium 'William Stearn' is a hybrid plant that forms a clump about 15 inches tall and 3 feet wide. It features long spikes of large, spider-like flowers with cherry-red spurs and mauvy pink sepals, blooming in mid-April. This plant is well-suited for cottage gardens and is known for its deer-resistant properties. Its unique flower structure and vibrant colors make it a captivating choice for shaded garden areas.