Plants
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner'
Colocasia esculenta 'Black Runner' is a bold plant with 4.5-foot tall clumps and 2-foot long black-purple leaves with ruffled edges. It features black, snake-like runners and prefers moist soil with high nutrition. This plant is a dramatic addition to any garden, offering a tropical look with its striking foliage.
Hosta 'Reptilian'
Hosta 'Reptilian' is a slow-growing perennial known for its steely blue, heavily corrugated leaves with scalloped edges. It forms clumps about 3 feet wide and produces light lavender flowers in summer. This plant is well-suited for shaded gardens, offering unique texture and color with its striking foliage.
Sarracenia 'Flies Demise'
Sarracenia 'Flies Demise' is a carnivorous plant hybrid with upright pitchers featuring dusty orange and red veining. The plant's cobra-like hood adds to its dramatic appearance, making it a striking addition to bog gardens. This hybrid involves S. alabamensis ssp. wherryi, purpurea, and rubra, and is known for its ability to attract and trap insects.
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush'
Syringa vulgaris 'Maiden's Blush' is an early flowering lilac with single-petalled flowers ranging from light pink to lavender-pink. It features dark-green, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant reddish flower buds. This lilac is one of the first to bloom, attracting pollinators and offering higher resistance to powdery mildew. It is cold-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 2-8.
Anemonella thalictroides
Anemonella thalictroides is a dwarf woodland perennial known for its deer-resistant qualities and delicate white daisy-like flowers in spring. It grows up to 10 inches tall and thrives in organically rich woodland soils. This plant is a rare find, with a single pink-flowered form adding unique charm to shaded garden areas.
Hosta 'Daybreak'
Hosta 'Daybreak' is a bright gold hosta with large shiny leaves and deeply impressed veins. It forms a 5-foot wide clump and produces pale lavender flowers on 28-inch scapes in late spring.
Penstemon 'Pink Dawn'
Penstemon 'Pink Dawn' is a compact plant with bright pink flower heads in spring. It is a seedling of P. digitalis and attracts butterflies, making it a lively addition to any garden.
Rosa 'Judy Garland'
Rosa 'Judy Garland' is an heirloom Floribunda rose with lemon drop yellow blooms trimmed in orange and red. The cupped, double blooms have a light scent and glossy emerald green foliage. It reblooms throughout the season, showing good disease resistance, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Clematis viorna 'Groometown Garnet'
Clematis viorna 'Groometown Garnet' is a native vine from Illinois to Georgia, reaching up to 12 feet tall. It features small lavender bell-shaped flowers with upturned white tips, blooming from mid-May into summer. This plant does not require cutting back and is suitable for various garden settings.
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations'
Heuchera 'Grape Expectations' is a heat-tolerant coral bell with silvery-purple leaves and dark purple veins. It forms a 12-inch tall by 30-inch wide clump, with 30-inch tall sprays of tiny white flowers in late spring. This plant is ideal for adding color and texture to gardens, thriving in part sun to light shade. Its purple foliage and resilience to heat make it a standout choice for diverse garden settings.
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Comet'
Ophiopogon japonicus 'Comet' is a striking perennial known for its narrow foliage with vertical white stripes. This plant can form a 3-foot-wide patch over five years in rich soil, making it an excellent groundcover. It is well-suited for woodland gardens, where it can lighten the garden floor with its bright foliage. 'Comet' is adaptable to various light conditions, thriving in part sun to shade. It is also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. This evergreen perennial is ideal for cottage gardens, fairy gardens, and living walls. Its unique patterned foliage adds visual interest to any landscape.
Maxillaria schunkeana
Maxillaria schunkeana is a small orchid species with very dark, almost black flowers. It prefers bright shade and intermediate temperatures, making it a unique addition to any orchid collection. The plant's intricate blooms and striking color make it a standout choice for orchid enthusiasts.
Carya illinoinensis 'Sumner'
Carya illinoinensis 'Sumner' is a type II pecan tree known for producing large, buttery pecans. It has a broad, symmetrical crown and is disease-resistant, particularly to Pecan Scab. This tree thrives in the southeastern US climate and provides cooling shade, making it a valuable addition to landscapes.
Alcea rosea 'Nigra'
Alcea rosea 'Nigra' is a biennial hollyhock known for its dramatic deep purple plum flowers that grow on tall spikes reaching 4-8 feet. This pollinator-friendly plant forms dense rosettes in its first year and blooms in full sun with well-drained soil. It self-seeds if not deadheaded, providing a continuous display of flowers. Moderate regular moisture is needed to support its growth.
Nepenthes mollis
Nepenthes mollis is a tropical pitcher plant species native to Kalimantan, Borneo, rediscovered in 2019. It grows in dense forests on steep slopes at high elevations and is known for its climbing habit and dense brown hairs.
Sabal minor 'Castor Dwarf'
Sabal minor 'Castor Dwarf' is a dwarf palm with narrow leaf segments, found near Castor in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. This plant is known for its compact form and is suitable for both sun and shade gardens. It is a hardy choice for those looking to add a touch of the tropics to their landscape.
Aruncus 'Misty Lace'
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' is a hybrid plant with astilbe-like foliage and airy, pure white plumes in mid-May. It forms 30-inch tall by 4-foot wide clumps and is suitable for smaller gardens. This plant thrives in hot, humid summers and is a charming addition to gardens seeking a delicate floral display.
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiraliter Falcata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiraliter Falcata' is a very slow-growing Japanese cedar with glossy green branches and narrow tips that resemble spiraled french fries. It forms a 6-foot tall mound by 3 feet wide over ten years, making it a unique and interesting choice for gardens.
Tillandsia 'Melanocrater Tricolor'
Tillandsia 'Melanocrater Tricolor' is a tall air plant native to Mexico, growing 5 to 7 inches in height. It blooms in pink-purple colors and requires minimal watering, thriving in bright indirect sunlight. This plant does not require soil and is propagated by seeds or offsets.
Morinda citrifolia
Morinda citrifolia, also known as Indian Mulberry, is a multi-stemmed ornamental plant in the Coffee family. It features large tropical green foliage and star-shaped white blossoms that attract pollinators. This plant produces unique fruit similar to mulberries and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. It tolerates a wide range of soils and can grow in full sun to full shade.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay' is a Northern Highbush Blueberry with mid-season ripening and medium-sized, firm, sweet berries. It is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8 and prefers full sun and moist, acidic soil. This self-fertile plant attracts pollinators and birds, making it a great choice for edible landscaping.
Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Alba'
Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Alba' is a rapid-growing shrub with large panicles of white blooms. Known for attracting butterflies, this plant thrives in sunny locations and is resistant to rabbits. Its fast growth and striking flowers make it a popular choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their landscapes.
Hosta 'Crepe Suzette'
Hosta 'Crepe Suzette' is a small hosta with rounded green leaves and a wide creamy margin. It forms a mature spread of 15 inches and produces lavender flowers in midsummer. This plant prefers shady rock gardens and is a charming addition to any shaded area.