Plants
Seseli gummiferum
Seseli gummiferum, known as moon carrot, is a herbaceous perennial with greyish-green leaves and five-inch umbels of white flowers. Native to Eastern Europe and the Aegean, it grows in rocky, mountainous areas and requires well-drained soils. Its lacy silver-blue foliage adds a unique touch to gardens.
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks'
Andropogon gerardii 'Blackhawks' is a striking ornamental grass selected for its dark black-purple foliage that appears in mid-summer. Growing up to 4 feet tall, it is topped with terminal flowers resembling a miniature miscanthus. This grass is a major food source for migratory bison and is ideal for adding dramatic color to landscapes. It thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for native plantings.
Tricyrtis 'Orihime'
Tricyrtis 'Orihime' is a vigorous Japanese toad lily hybrid that forms a mass of 18-inch stalks. It is topped with terminal spikes of white flowers lightly flecked with small violet spots, blooming from early August into October. This plant is ideal for adding late-season interest to gardens.
Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz'
Echinacea purpurea 'Razzmatazz' is a unique coneflower with double pompom blooms atop 30-inch stems. It is a seedling from E. 'Magnus' and requires bright light and good air movement. This perennial is native to the United States and attracts butterflies, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red'
Rhodophiala bifida 'Hill Country Red' is an Argentine amaryllis relative known for its carmine-red, horizontally-facing flowers on 15-inch stalks. This plant is evergreen through winter and goes dormant in late spring. Named 'Hill Country Red' in 2011, it thrives in sunny to lightly shaded areas and is drought-tolerant. Its striking red flowers make it a popular choice for cottage gardens and rock gardens, adding vibrant color to the landscape.
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic'
Colocasia esculenta 'Maui Magic' is a robust plant known for its dramatic dark black-purple stems and large, glossy leaves. The leaves, which can grow up to 2 feet long, display a striking purplish-black to dark olive-green color with purple veins. This plant can reach a height of 5 feet, making it a bold statement in any garden.
Anthurium 'Magnificent Silver' 'inverse'
This plant has broad, silver-hued leaves with a unique inverse pattern and sturdy stems.
Hosta 'Spinach Patch'
Hosta 'Spinach Patch' is a robust perennial known for its heavily corrugated, dark green leaves. It forms large clumps up to 4 feet wide and produces near-white flowers on 30-inch scapes in midsummer. This plant is ideal for shaded areas and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. It is versatile, fitting well in cottage gardens, as groundcover, or in rain gardens.
Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot'
Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot' is a perennial plant with aromatic basal leaves and 2-foot tall branched flower spikes. It produces dark violet-purple flowers with a purple-black floral calyx, offering a denser habit and more concentrated color than 'May Night'. This plant thrives in full sun with good drainage and is suitable for cottage gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot' is a vibrant addition to any garden, providing long-lasting color and fragrance.
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince'
Prunus persica 'Tropic Prince' is a peach tree with red-blushed, semi-freestone yellow peaches and fragrant pink spring blossoms. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and requires full sun and well-drained soil. This tree produces fruit within a year of planting.
Pleurothallis quaternaria
Pleurothallis quaternaria is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid distinguished by its single-flowered inflorescence. This plant is a unique addition to any orchid collection.
Gongora atropurpurea
Gongora atropurpurea is an orchid native to Central and South America, known for its pendulous flower spikes in maroon and purple hues. It thrives in warm, humid climates and requires bright, indirect light.
Matucana madisoniorum
Matucana madisoniorum is a unique cactus native to Peru, characterized by its solitary, spherical to columnar grey-green shoots. It features seven to twelve broad ribs and blackish-brown, flexible spines. The cactus produces striking orange-red flowers and spherical, hairy fruits. It grows at altitudes of 400 to 1000 meters, making it well-suited for dry, elevated environments. This plant is a fascinating addition to any cactus collection.
Bougainvillea 'Elizabeth Angus'
Bougainvillea 'Elizabeth Angus' is a vibrant woody vine known for its vivid purple bracts and glossy evergreen leaves. It can be trained into shrubs or tree forms and blooms from spring through fall. This plant thrives in full sun and moderately moist soil, becoming drought-tolerant once established. Its small thorny protrusions make it ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping, adding a splash of color and texture to landscapes.
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream'
Athyrium niponicum 'Lemon Cream', also known as the Japanese splattered fern, is a unique plant with lacy green leaves speckled with lemon cream blotches. These blotches become prominent by late summer and early fall. The fern forms 18-inch tall by 30-inch wide clumps and thrives in very open shade or morning sun.
Dracula radiosa
Dracula radiosa is an orchid species endemic to Colombia, known for its unique and captivating flowers. It requires cool, humid conditions, filtered light, and proper air circulation to thrive.
Fuchsia 'Sunistanf'
Fuchsia 'Sunistanf' is a heat-tolerant plant from the Japanese Suntory breeding program, known for its vibrant pendent flowers with red sepals and pink petals. It forms a mound about 30 inches tall and 2 feet wide, thriving in part sun to light shade. This fuchsia is rabbit resistant and suitable for xeriscaping, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.