Plants
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus'
Asplenium nidus 'Nidus', also known as the bird's nest fern, is native to tropical Asia and East Africa. It features large, light green, often crinkled leaves and prefers partial shade with high humidity. The leaves can grow up to 5 feet long, making it a striking indoor plant.
Vaccinium ashei 'Bless Your Heart'
Vaccinium ashei 'Bless Your Heart' is a blueberry bush that produces medium-sized, firm blueberries. This early-blooming variety requires 450-500 chill hours and ripens in late May to early June. It has a controlled, upright growth habit, reaching 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.
Nymphaea 'Mallika'
Nymphaea 'Mallika' is an exquisite white hardy water lily known for its large, cupped flowers and glossy heart-shaped leaves. It thrives in various climates and requires minimal maintenance, making it a symbol of purity and enlightenment. This water lily prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in a range of soil types, including loam, gravel, clay, sand, and dirt.
Philodendron 'Congo Green Variegated'
Philodendron 'Congo Green Variegated' is a fast-growing tropical indoor plant with large, glossy green leaves featuring creamy white or yellow variegation. It is known for purifying indoor air and is adaptable to low light conditions, making it a popular choice for enhancing indoor environments.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Bonnie'
This flowering perennial native to tropical South Africa has thin ribbon-like leaves and produces small white flowers. It is known for its air-purifying qualities.
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Selenicereus grandiflorus, also known as 'Queen of the Night', is a captivating cactus native to Mexico and Central America. This epiphytic plant is famous for its large, fragrant white flowers that bloom for just one night each year. It thrives in full sun and requires more frequent watering than typical desert cacti. The plant's stems can grow up to 33 feet long, and it prefers well-drained soil and a warm climate. Its unique night-blooming habit and vine-like appearance make it a fascinating addition to any collection.
Nepenthes hirsuta
Nepenthes hirsuta is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to Borneo, known for its bright green pitchers and hairy leaves. It grows in heavily shaded areas and is adapted to a wide range of habitats. This plant is best grown in intermediate or lowland conditions.
Hypericum olympicum
Hypericum olympicum is a small creeping plant native to the Balkans and Turkey, known for its bright yellow flowers and tiny leaves. It is suitable for rock gardens and valued for its large, showy blooms compared to other Hypericum species. This plant is hardy, tolerates a range of soil conditions, and is toxic to pets, making it important to consider placement in gardens.
Ferocactus flavovirens
Ferocactus flavovirens is a cactus native to Mexico, forming clusters up to 1 meter tall and more than 2 meters wide. It features light or gray-green shoots with needle-like spines and funnel-shaped yellow to yellowish-red flowers. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
Glaucidium palmatum
Glaucidium palmatum is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial from Japan, prized for its large, pink, poppy-like flowers in early spring. It grows in cool, moist, sheltered positions and was named one of the top 200 plants by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Sabal minor
Sabal minor, commonly known as the dwarf palmetto, is a hardy palm native to the southeastern United States and northeastern Mexico. It can withstand temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit and features blue-green leaves and summer flower spikes with blue berries. This palm is well-suited to a variety of habitats, including swamps and floodplains.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Ayesha' is known for its unique spoon-shaped petals and pale pink or mauve blooms. The plant features waxy leaves and blooms, preferring morning sun or semi-shade. This hydrangea adds a distinctive touch to gardens with its unusual flower shape and color.
Zea mays ssp. everta
Zea mays ssp. everta is a type of popcorn known for its 2-3 inch long ruby red, strawberry-shaped ears. The compact 4-foot stalks produce kernels that turn white when popped, making it a unique choice for fall decor and culinary use.
Pachypodium rosulatum
Pachypodium rosulatum, also known as the Elephant's Foot Plant, is a shrubby perennial with a bottle-shaped trunk and thorny cylindrical arms. It produces unique sulphur-yellow flowers and is native to Madagascar, thriving in sunny, stony areas.
Hoya macrophylla 'Splash'
Hoya macrophylla 'Splash' is a trailing or twining plant with very large leaves that can grow up to 3 inches wide and 6-8 inches long. The 'Splash' variety is noted for its white splashes on the leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 60 to 85 degrees, requiring watering when the soil surface is dry.
Athyrium cyclosorum
Athyrium cyclosorum, commonly known as the West Coast lady fern, is the largest of the lady ferns, capable of reaching up to 6 feet in height in rich, moist environments. This fern is distinguished by its lighter-colored fronds and is native to the United States, making it a popular choice for native plant gardens. It thrives in shaded areas and is well-suited for rain gardens and xeriscaping. Athyrium cyclosorum is a versatile plant that can adapt to a variety of garden settings, providing lush greenery and a delicate texture to shaded landscapes. Its ability to grow in dry shade makes it an excellent choice for challenging garden spots. This fern is a perennial, ensuring it returns year after year to enhance the garden's beauty. Its robust growth and adaptability make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance to their outdoor spaces.
Lilaeopsis mauritiana
Lilaeopsis mauritiana is a thin-leaf variant of Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis, ideal for creating a lush, grassy foreground in aquariums. It grows quickly under high light and CO2 conditions, forming a dense, carpet-like effect. This plant is relatively undemanding and can grow emersed, making it versatile for different aquarium setups. It is sold as a tissue culture cup, ensuring it is free from snails, algae, pathogens, and bacteria. Regular trimming helps maintain its lawn-like appearance.
Boophone haemanthoides
Boophone haemanthoides is a bulb-forming herb native to Namibia and the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It features ornamental leaf fans and produces a large umbel of pink flowers. This plant requires a dry summer dormancy period and thrives in sandy, well-drained soil.
Nandina domestica 'Murasaki'
Nandina domestica 'Murasaki' is a compact, low-maintenance shrub that grows to about 2 feet in height and width. It thrives in USDA zones 6-10, preferring partial sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil. This versatile plant can adapt to various soil types and is known for its resilience and ease of care. 'Murasaki' is an evergreen shrub, providing year-round interest with its attractive foliage.
Buddleja davidii 'Miss Molly'
This deciduous shrub has large conical flowers and green to greenish-silver velvety leaves. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees with its tiny red flowers on long conical spears that appear in July and rebloom until the first hard frost. It is non-invasive, drought-tolerant, disease-free, and deer-resistant, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and preferring full sun.
Salvia guaranitica
Salvia guaranitica is a perennial subshrub with deep blue flowers that bloom all summer long. It thrives in full sun to bright shade and grows well in wet to average moisture soils. This plant is highly favored by hummingbirds and is generally avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a vibrant and low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
An evergreen tree with a conical growth habit, this plant has dense dark green foliage and matures to 10-15 feet tall by 3-5 feet wide. It handles heat, cold, and drought and is hardy from USDA Zones 4-9. It performs well in average-quality soil with good drainage and requires full sun.
Origanum majorana
Origanum majorana, commonly known as marjoram, is a perennial herb with a milder yet more complex flavor than oregano. It is a popular ingredient in German sausage and herb breads, adding a unique taste to culinary dishes. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardeners. Origanum majorana is typically grown as an annual in USDA zones 9 and 10. Its ability to withstand various environmental conditions makes it a versatile addition to any herb garden. This plant is a great option for those looking to add a touch of flavor to their cooking.
Adiantum tricholepis
Adiantum tricholepis is a dainty fern native to central Texas, often found near rivers and streams. It features 18-inch long, arching fronds and prefers moist soil with a pH of at least 6.0. This fern is a smaller version of the more common Adiantum capillus-veneris.
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star'
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Red Star' is a compact hydrangea known for its color-changing blooms, which range from deep dark blue in acidic soil to pink or red in neutral soil. It features strong upright stems and large dark leaves, making it a robust addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for USDA zone 6 and offers a dynamic visual appeal with its adaptable flower colors.
Callisia repens 'Pink Panther'
Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' is a charming tropical indoor plant with delicate trailing vines and small, rounded leaves in soft pink hues. The leaves are a mix of pink, green, and cream on top, with a burgundy underside, creating a striking visual effect. This plant thrives in bright, filtered light and requires evenly moist soil with good drainage. It is easy to care for and resilient, making it a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts. Callisia repens 'Pink Panther' also produces small white flowers in late spring.
Kalanchoe delagoensis
Kalanchoe delagoensis, formerly known as Bryophyllum delagoense, is a succulent from Madagascar that produces numerous plantlets along its leaf edges. It features thick, erect stems and fleshy leaves with reddish-brown spots. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in bright, indirect light and is hardy in USDA zones 9 to 11.
Agave americana
Agave americana, often called the 'American aloe', is a striking succulent native to Mexico and the southern United States. It is known for its large, gray-green leaves with spiky edges and a sharp tip, which can grow up to 5 feet long. This plant is unique because it flowers only once in its lifetime, producing a tall stalk with yellow blooms before dying. It thrives in sunny, dry environments and is a popular choice for xeriscaping due to its drought tolerance. Agave americana has been used historically in Mexico to make pulque, a traditional alcoholic beverage, and its leaves provide fibers for textiles. Despite its common name, it is not related to the Aloe genus. The plant is also recognized for its ability to grow in various light conditions, from full sun to shade, and requires minimal watering. It has several subspecies and varieties, some of which have received accolades for their ornamental value.
Chlorophytum comosum 'Variegatum'
Native to southern Africa, this herbaceous perennial features green and white striped foliage and leaves up to 18 inches long. It produces white flowers on long stalks year-round and is known for its air-purifying abilities.